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

# Liu Dan (b. 1953)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Liu Dan at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $34,954 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,181–$235,088, n=12). The auction record is $1,468,544 for Dictionary (2026, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dictionary, 2011 | Ink | $1,468,544 | Phillips | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Stone of Nature, 2014 | Ink on paper | $1,085,600 | Sotheby's | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Yangmenglingbi rock album and painting, 2017 | Ink on paper | $1,051,602 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Taihu Rock, 1953 | Ink | $750,000 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Far-Off Journey, 2006 | Ink | $701,000 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 6 | Small Ying Stone, 2014 | Ink | $673,289 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 7 | Auspicious Cloud, 2012 | Ink on paper | $549,558 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 8 | Scholar’s Rock - Grotto Heaven, 2016 | Ink | $471,913 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Yushan Stone | Painting | $452,525 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | 壶中九华 镜心, 2009 | — | $418,697 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $163,257 |
| Works on paper | 37 | $136,319 |
| Paintings | 9 | $108,746 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $370,273 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $102,170 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $38,598 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liu Dan is a Chinese artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $121,828. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Dan sold in 2026 for $549,558, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Liu Dan work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Liu Dan work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Dan work is $121,828.

The median Liu Dan work on paper sells for $136,319 across 39 lots.

The median Liu Dan painting sells for $121,908 across 7 lots.

The median Liu Dan sculpture sells for $2,220 across 3 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 | 8 | $121,908‡ | $452,525 | 87.5% | 2025-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $136,319 | $1.5M | 90.7% | 2026-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,220 | $3,945 | — | 2026-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $232,698‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-05-12 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $59,902–$231,141 | $116,063 | $1.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $36,419–$122,700 | $38,598 | $206,447 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $141,303–$549,558 | $329,000 | $1.5M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $452,525 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $337,264‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,945 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,220 |

‡ 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 Dan worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Dan work is $121,828. The median Liu Dan work on paper sells for $136,319 across 39 lots. The median Liu Dan painting sells for $121,908 across 7 lots. The median Liu Dan sculpture sells for $2,220 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Dan work on paper is $136,319.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Dan work on paper is $1,468,544.

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

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Liu Dan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $116,063, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Liu Dan work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $329,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Liu Dan's auction record is $1,468,544, set in 2026.

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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 Dan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-dan (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.