> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-chunlin-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Liu Chunlin (b. 1872)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 176 auction results for Liu Chunlin at 10 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $564–$2,726, n=14). The auction record is $32,135 for Two letters from Liu Chunlin to Li Zhidao (2013, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two letters from Liu Chunlin to Li Zhidao | Letters | $32,135 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | 行楷“杜工部诗”, 1939 | Hanging scroll | $22,422 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | 楷书黄洪宪诗 | 设色纸本 | $22,395 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | 楷书八言联 （二轴） | 撒金笺纸本 | $20,227 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | 刘春霖 行书七言联 立轴 | Hanging scroll | $18,205 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | 楷书《朱子家训》, 1940年作 | 水墨纸本 | $16,708 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Three letters from Liu Chunlin and Tang Zeqing to Li Zhidao | Letters | $14,177 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu | Ink on paper, set of two, framed | $12,841 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | 楷书七言联 | 撒金笺纸本 | $11,998 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 10 | 行书七言联 镜心 | — | $11,378 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 35 | $5,955 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,907 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $3,960 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,939 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 176 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liu Chunlin is a Chinese artist with 203 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,767. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Chunlin sold in 2025 for $11,378, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Chunlin work worth?

Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Chunlin work is $4,767.

The median Liu Chunlin work on paper sells for $4,248 across 62 lots.

The median Liu Chunlin painting sells for $1,547 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Liu Chunlin work on papers typically sell for $1,981–$7,626 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 | $1,547‡ | $1,547‡ | — | 2021-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $4,248‡ | $192,813 | — | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $47,809‡ | $192,813 | — | 2020-10-18 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,907–$6,453‡ | $5,301‡ | $192,813 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 44 | $1,981–$7,626‡ | $4,019‡ | $56,710 |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $192,813 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $56,710 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,547‡ |

‡ 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 Chunlin worth?

Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Chunlin work is $4,767. The median Liu Chunlin work on paper sells for $4,248 across 62 lots. The median Liu Chunlin painting sells for $1,547 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Liu Chunlin work on papers typically sell for $1,981–$7,626 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Liu Chunlin work on paper?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Chunlin work on paper is $4,248. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Chunlin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Chunlin work on paper is $192,813.

### What is the average price of a large Liu Chunlin work on paper?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Liu Chunlin work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,019, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Liu Chunlin work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Chunlin work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,301, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Liu Chunlin's auction record is $192,529, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Liu Chunlin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-chunlin-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.