> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liao-chi-chun · updated 2026-11-01

# Liao Chi-ch'un (1902–1976)

Liao Chi-ch'un is a Taiwanese artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $378,376. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liao Chi-ch'un sold in 2018 for $1,546,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liao Chi-ch'un work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liao Chi-ch'un work is $378,376.

The median Liao Chi-ch'un painting sells for $378,376 across 42 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Liao Chi-ch'un paintings typically sell for $394,174–$779,486 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $378,376‡ | $35M | 82.4% | 2019-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 38 | $398,850‡ | $35M | — | 2018-11-24 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $100,671–$234,375‡ | $181,756‡ | $372,277 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $394,174–$779,486‡ | $512,945‡ | $35M |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $35M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2.5M‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Liao Chi-ch'un worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liao Chi-ch'un work is $378,376. The median Liao Chi-ch'un painting sells for $378,376 across 42 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Liao Chi-ch'un paintings typically sell for $394,174–$779,486 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Liao Chi-ch'un painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liao Chi-ch'un painting is $378,376. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liao Chi-ch'un's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liao Chi-ch'un painting is $35,047,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Liao Chi-ch'un painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liao Chi-ch'un painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $512,945, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Liao Chi-ch'un painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Liao Chi-ch'un painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $181,756, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liao Chi-ch'un's auction record?

Liao Chi-ch'un's auction record is $35,047,500, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Liao Chi-ch'un auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liao-chi-chun (updated 2026-11-01).

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.