Liu Kaiqu (1904–1993)
Liu Kaiqu is a Chinese artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,197. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Liu Kaiqu sold in 2026 for $1,488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Liu Kaiqu on OpeningBid →What is a Liu Kaiqu work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Kaiqu work is $1,197.
The median Liu Kaiqu work on paper sells for $497 across 9 lots.
The median Liu Kaiqu sculpture sells for $294,277 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $497‡ | $6,784‡ | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $294,277‡ | $4.7M‡ | — | 2022-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $691,140‡ | $4.7M‡ | — | 2019-12-03 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $341–$609‡ | $497‡ | $6,770 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $4.7M‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1.1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,770 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,547‡ |
‡ 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 Kaiqu worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Kaiqu work is $1,197. The median Liu Kaiqu work on paper sells for $497 across 9 lots. The median Liu Kaiqu sculpture sells for $294,277 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Liu Kaiqu's auction record?
Liu Kaiqu's auction record is $4,690,694, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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