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# Lin Kai (1924–2006)

Lin Kai is a Chinese artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,668. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lin Kai is recorded as sold in 2021 for $1,884; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lin Kai work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Kai work is $1,668.

The median Lin Kai painting sells for $1,926 across 10 lots.

The median Lin Kai work on paper sells for $1,094 across 7 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 | 10 | $1,926‡ | $4,557‡ | — | 2021-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,094‡ | $1,477‡ | 87.5% | 2020-12-03 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $4,557‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,616 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,477‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,458‡ |

‡ 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 Kai worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Kai work is $1,668. The median Lin Kai painting sells for $1,926 across 10 lots. The median Lin Kai work on paper sells for $1,094 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Lin Kai's auction record is $4,557, set in 2012. 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 Kai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-kai-2 (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.