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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Haisu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-haisu (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.