Liu Danzhai (1931–2011)
What is Liu Danzhai’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 672 auction results for Liu Danzhai at 22 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,591 including buyer’s premium (middle half $499–$6,438, n=56). The auction record is $393,307 for TWO LADIES Scroll (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TWO LADIES Scroll, 1985 | Ink and colour on paper | $393,307 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, 1979年作 | 设色纸本 | $349,539 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2019 |
| 3 | Hu Xi San Xiao, 1989年作 | 设色纸本 | $314,024 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | 神猿献寿 | 设色纸本 | $281,325 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 5 | DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER; CALLIGRAPHY, 1996 | Ink and colour on paper; ink on paper, folding fan | $206,330 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 6 | PLUM BLOSSOMS AND CRANE; CALLIGRAPHY, 1996 | Ink and colour on paper; ink on paper, folding fan | $125,732 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | Liu Yi Chuan Shu, 1982年作 | 设色纸本 | $107,780 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | PERCHING ON BRANCH; CALLIGRAPHY, 1996 | Ink and colour on gold-flecked paper; ink on paper, folding fan | $104,777 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | Exchanging Geese, 1931 | Ink | $67,588 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 10 | 欹松漪诗意, 1986 | 设色纸本 | $60,156 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 31 | $13,073 |
| Paintings | 33 | $6,990 |
| Other | 82 | $4,591 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $31,165 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 66 | $7,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,211 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 672 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Liu Danzhai is a Chinese artist with 834 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $8,127. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Liu Danzhai sold in 2026 for $23,751, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 671 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Danzhai work is $8,127.
The median Liu Danzhai painting sells for $10,705 across 109 lots.
The median Liu Danzhai work on paper sells for $14,598 across 52 lots.
The median Liu Danzhai print sells for $7,023 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Danzhai paintings typically sell for $3,611–$18,583 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Danzhai work on papers typically sell for $2,786–$23,751 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $7,023 | $28,889 | — | 2025-12-20 |
| Paintings | 121 | $10,705†‡ | $349,539 | 90.1% | 2026-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $14,598‡ | $393,307 | 91.2% | 2026-10-28 |
| Photography | 3 | — | — | 66.7% | 2017-12-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $181,573†‡ | $393,307 | — | 2023-02-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Liu Danzhai's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $7,023. Paintings (121 lots) median $10,705, record $349,539. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $181,573.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,019–$10,349‡ | $4,850‡ | $10,705‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $3,611–$18,583†‡ | $11,808†‡ | $177,868† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $37,694–$193,754‡ | $62,760‡ | $349,539 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 25 | $2,786–$23,751‡ | $9,605‡ | $393,307 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,792–$82,184‡ | $24,863‡ | $346,327‡ |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $393,307 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $349,539 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $346,327‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $281,325 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $28,889 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $15,424 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Liu Danzhai worth?
Across 671 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Danzhai work is $8,127. The median Liu Danzhai painting sells for $10,705 across 109 lots. The median Liu Danzhai work on paper sells for $14,598 across 52 lots. The median Liu Danzhai print sells for $7,023 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Danzhai paintings typically sell for $3,611–$18,583 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Danzhai work on papers typically sell for $2,786–$23,751 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Liu Danzhai painting?
Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Danzhai painting is $10,705. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Liu Danzhai's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Danzhai painting is $349,539.
What is the average price of a Liu Danzhai work on paper?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Danzhai work on paper is $14,598. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Liu Danzhai's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Danzhai work on paper is $393,307.
What is the average price of a medium Liu Danzhai painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Danzhai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,808, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Liu Danzhai work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Danzhai work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,605, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Liu Danzhai's auction record?
Liu Danzhai's auction record is $393,307, set in 2005.
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