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

# Liu Boshu (1935–2022)

## What is Liu Boshu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Liu Boshu at 6 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $636 including buyer’s premium (middle half $485–$1,088, n=7). The auction record is $111,667 for Seven Horses (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seven Horses, renxu year | Ink and colour on paper | $111,667 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 2 | Six Steeds (Liu Jun Tu) | 设色纸本 | $13,632 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | 奔马图 | 设色纸本 | $11,593 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | 骏马 镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $9,219 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2012 |
| 5 | 骏马, 1980年作 | 设色纸本 | $6,994 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Lima Shenzhou | 设色纸本 | $6,800 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 7 | 神骏图 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $3,272 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | Horse | 水墨纸本 | $2,480 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2010 |
| 9 | 三骏图, 1990 | Ink on paper | $1,580 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | 骏马图, 1987 | 镜心 | $1,407 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $4,640 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,493 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $9,197 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,259 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liu Boshu is a Chinese artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,887. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Boshu is recorded as sold in 2023 for $5,478; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Boshu work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Boshu work is $1,887.

The median Liu Boshu painting sells for $2,515 across 17 lots.

The median Liu Boshu work on paper sells for $1,419 across 10 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 | 17 | $2,515‡ | $9,219 | — | 2025-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,419‡ | $111,667 | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $14,178‡ | $111,667 | — | 2015-10-31 |

‡ 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) | 13 | $1,407–$5,692‡ | $3,775‡ | $9,219 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $328–$1,469‡ | $636‡ | $2,480 |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $111,667 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $9,219 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $8,203‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,480 |

‡ 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 Boshu worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Boshu work is $1,887. The median Liu Boshu painting sells for $2,515 across 17 lots. The median Liu Boshu work on paper sells for $1,419 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Liu Boshu painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Boshu painting is $2,515. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Boshu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Boshu painting is $9,219.

### What is the average price of a medium Liu Boshu painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Boshu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Liu Boshu's auction record is $111,667, set in 2006.

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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, “Liu Boshu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-boshu (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.