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# Lin Hongnian (b. 1804)

Lin Hongnian is a Chinese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $6,707. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lin Hongnian sold in 2023 for $24,268, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lin Hongnian work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Hongnian work is $6,707.

The median Lin Hongnian work on paper sells for $6,707 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $6,707‡ | $48,644‡ | 88.9% | 2025-12-01 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $48,644‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $24,268 |

‡ 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 Lin Hongnian worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Hongnian work is $6,707. The median Lin Hongnian work on paper sells for $6,707 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lin Hongnian's auction record?

Lin Hongnian's auction record is $48,644, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Lin Hongnian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-hongnian (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.