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

# Liu Dabu (1913–1983)

Liu Dabu is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $823.

A work by Liu Dabu sold in 2021 for $823, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Dabu work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Dabu work is $823.

The median Liu Dabu work on paper sells for $569 across 2 lots.

The median Liu Dabu painting sells for $4,319 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $4,319 | $4,319 | — | 2019-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $569 | $823 | — | 2024-12-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,319 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $823 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $316 |

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 Dabu worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Dabu work is $823. The median Liu Dabu work on paper sells for $569 across 2 lots. The median Liu Dabu painting sells for $4,319 across 1 lots.

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

Liu Dabu's auction record is $4,319, set in 2019.

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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 Dabu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-dabu (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.