> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-sen · updated 2026-11-01

# Lin Sen (1868–1943)

Lin Sen is a Chinese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,632. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lin Sen sold in 2023 for $20,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lin Sen work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Sen work is $7,632.

The median Lin Sen work on paper sells for $7,632 across 10 lots.

The median Lin Sen painting sells for $3,914 across 1 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 | 1 | $3,914‡ | $3,914‡ | — | 2011-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $7,632‡ | $20,780 | — | 2023-07-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,117–$12,834‡ | $9,055‡ | $20,780 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $20,780 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $13,586‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $3,914‡ |

‡ 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 Sen worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Sen work is $7,632. The median Lin Sen work on paper sells for $7,632 across 10 lots. The median Lin Sen painting sells for $3,914 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Lin Sen's auction record is $20,780, set in 2023.

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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 Sen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-sen (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.