> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-ximing · updated 2026-11-03

# Lin Ximing (b. 1925)

Lin Ximing is a Chinese artist with 298 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,608. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lin Ximing sold in 2024 for $2,371, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lin Ximing work worth?

Across 259 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Ximing work is $1,608.

The median Lin Ximing painting sells for $1,632 across 31 lots.

The median Lin Ximing work on paper sells for $295 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2012-09-21 |
| Paintings | 34 | $1,632‡ | $3,377‡ | 91.2% | 2024-09-03 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $295 | $361 | 80% | 2026-04-24 |
| Photography | 3 | — | — | — | 2021-12-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,569‡ | $13,204‡ | — | 2023-10-15 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $626–$1,968‡ | $1,454‡ | $2,779 |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $3,377‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,224‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $361 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $230 |

‡ 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 Ximing worth?

Across 259 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Ximing work is $1,608. The median Lin Ximing painting sells for $1,632 across 31 lots. The median Lin Ximing work on paper sells for $295 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Lin Ximing painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lin Ximing painting is $1,632. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lin Ximing's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lin Ximing painting is $3,377. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Lin Ximing painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lin Ximing painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,454, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Lin Ximing's auction record is $13,204, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lin Ximing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-ximing (updated 2026-11-03).

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.