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

# Liu Bonian (1903–1990)

Liu Bonian is a Chinese artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $508. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Bonian is recorded as sold in 2023 for $536; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Bonian work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Bonian work is $508.

The median Liu Bonian painting sells for $306 across 2 lots.

The median Liu Bonian work on paper sells for $480 across 2 lots.

The median Liu Bonian sculpture sells for $536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-07-02 |
| Paintings | 2 | $306 | $306 | — | 2026-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $480 | $480 | — | 2025-08-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $536‡ | $536‡ | — | 2023-09-08 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $536‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $480 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $306 |

‡ 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 Liu Bonian worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Bonian work is $508. The median Liu Bonian painting sells for $306 across 2 lots. The median Liu Bonian work on paper sells for $480 across 2 lots. The median Liu Bonian sculpture sells for $536 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Bonian's auction record?

Liu Bonian's auction record is $2,204, set in 2014. 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, “Liu Bonian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-bonian (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.