> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liang-yuanwei · updated 2026-11-02

# Liang Yuanwei (b. 1977)

## What is Liang Yuanwei’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Liang Yuanwei at 5 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $121,522 including buyer’s premium (middle half $27,992–$170,181, n=5). The auction record is $1,902,264 for Styx River (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Styx River, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $1,902,264 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled 2013.17, 2013 | Oil on canvas | $658,051 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 3 | Piece of Life 17, 2008 | Painting | $404,588 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | 2017.1 | Oil on canvas | $229,368 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Piece of Life-No. 6 | Painting | $211,178 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | 2015.01, 2015 | Painting | $194,590 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled 2014.1, 2014 | Painting | $177,634 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled 2014.3 | Oil on canvas | $170,181 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled 2013.14, 2013 | Oil on linen | $159,695 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | 2015.01, 2015 | Painting | $158,035 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $158,865 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $211,178 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $67,394 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liang Yuanwei is a Chinese artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $158,035.

A work by Liang Yuanwei sold in 2026 for $229,368, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liang Yuanwei work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liang Yuanwei work is $158,035.

The median Liang Yuanwei painting sells for $158,035 across 17 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $158,035 | $1.9M | 85% | 2026-07-07 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $177,634 | $1.9M | — | 2026-10-05 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $30,444–$167,834 | $104,345 | $194,590 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $155,602–$467,954 | $190,680 | $1.9M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.9M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $658,051 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Liang Yuanwei worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liang Yuanwei work is $158,035. The median Liang Yuanwei painting sells for $158,035 across 17 lots.

### What is the average price of a Liang Yuanwei painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liang Yuanwei painting is $158,035.

### What is Liang Yuanwei's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liang Yuanwei painting is $1,902,264.

### What is Liang Yuanwei's auction record?

Liang Yuanwei's auction record is $1,902,264, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Liang Yuanwei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liang-yuanwei (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.