Liu Haisu (1896–1994)
Liu Haisu is a Chinese artist with 190 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $20,769. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Liu Haisu sold in 2025 for $21,136, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Liu Haisu on OpeningBid →What is a Liu Haisu work worth?
Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Haisu work is $20,769.
The median Liu Haisu work on paper sells for $22,575 across 129 lots.
The median Liu Haisu painting sells for $20,660 across 11 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Liu Haisu work on papers typically sell for $17,997–$72,474 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Haisu work on papers typically sell for $3,271–$11,408 (the middle half of 31 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 | 11 | $20,660‡ | $531,646‡ | — | 2026-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 148 | $22,575‡ | $308,975‡ | 87.2% | 2026-08-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $161,163‡ | $602,989 | — | 2023-12-01 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $12,246–$232,614‡ | $64,771‡ | $531,646‡ |
‡ 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) | 31 | $3,271–$11,408‡ | $6,370‡ | $64,161 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 78 | $17,997–$72,474‡ | $35,613‡ | $308,975‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $531,646‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $308,975‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $287,458 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $280,972 |
‡ 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 Haisu worth?
Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Haisu work is $20,769. The median Liu Haisu work on paper sells for $22,575 across 129 lots. The median Liu Haisu painting sells for $20,660 across 11 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Liu Haisu work on papers typically sell for $17,997–$72,474 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Haisu work on papers typically sell for $3,271–$11,408 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Liu Haisu work on paper?
Based on 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Haisu work on paper is $22,575. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Liu Haisu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Haisu work on paper is $308,975. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Liu Haisu painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Haisu painting is $20,660. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Liu Haisu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Haisu painting is $531,646. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Liu Haisu work on paper?
Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Liu Haisu work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $35,613, 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 Haisu work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Haisu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,370, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Liu Haisu's auction record?
Liu Haisu's auction record is $602,989, set in 2018.
See the full Liu Haisu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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