Lim Cheng Hoe (1912–1979)
Lim Cheng Hoe is a Singaporean artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $6,394. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lim Cheng Hoe sold in 2019 for $7,166, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lim Cheng Hoe on OpeningBid →What is a Lim Cheng Hoe work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lim Cheng Hoe work is $6,394.
The median Lim Cheng Hoe work on paper sells for $6,771 across 7 lots.
The median Lim Cheng Hoe painting sells for $1,021 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,021 | $1,021 | — | 2026-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $6,771†‡ | $10,480 | 87.5% | 2025-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $10,480 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $9,586 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,021 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lim Cheng Hoe worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lim Cheng Hoe work is $6,394. The median Lim Cheng Hoe work on paper sells for $6,771 across 7 lots. The median Lim Cheng Hoe painting sells for $1,021 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Lim Cheng Hoe's auction record?
Lim Cheng Hoe's auction record is $10,824, set in 2013.
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