Liu Hung (1948–2021)
What is Liu Hung’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Liu Hung at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,732 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,550–$2,237, n=10). The auction record is $25,000 for Captives (2021, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Captives, 2007 | Mixed media | $25,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Rice Culture III, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $21,590 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Yellow Current, 2010 | Oil paint and mixed media on panel | $15,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Relic IV, 2004 | Painting | $11,563 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Mississippi in Silver, 2020 | Mississippi in Silver | $8,890 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Lotus Seeds, 2011 | Panel | $6,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | Silk Road, 1989 | Oil and graphite on canvas with silkscreen on silk collage | $3,555 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2010 |
| 8 | Wellspring, 1988/A | Oil on canvas and oil on wood cube | $3,555 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2010 |
| 9 | Aspara II, 2012 | Mixed media | $3,500 | Rago Arts | Jun 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Maiden from the Unofficial Portraits series, 2001 | Lithographs | $2,500 | Rago Arts | Feb 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $8,890 |
| Prints | 16 | $1,588 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,555 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $1,764 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Liu Hung is a Chinese artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Liu Hung sold in 2025 for $8,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Liu Hung on OpeningBid →What is a Liu Hung work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Hung work is $2,125.
The median Liu Hung print sells for $1,588 across 19 lots.
The median Liu Hung painting sells for $11,563 across 5 lots.
The median Liu Hung work on paper sells for $3,555 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $1,588† | $2,800† | — | 2026-08-14 |
| Paintings | 5 | $11,563 | $21,590 | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,555 | $3,555 | 50% | 2010-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Liu Hung's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $1,588. Paintings (5 lots) median $11,563, record $21,590. A typical Liu Hung painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,260–$2,192† | $1,512† | $2,800† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $21,590 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,555 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,800† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Liu Hung worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Hung work is $2,125. The median Liu Hung print sells for $1,588 across 19 lots. The median Liu Hung painting sells for $11,563 across 5 lots. The median Liu Hung work on paper sells for $3,555 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Liu Hung print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Hung print is $1,588. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Liu Hung's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Hung print is $2,800. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,800 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Liu Hung print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Hung print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Liu Hung's auction record?
Liu Hung's auction record is $25,000, set in 2021.
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