> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-kang · updated 2026-11-02

# Liu Kang (1911–2004)

## What is Liu Kang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Liu Kang at 8 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $38,897 including buyer’s premium (middle half $35,666–$45,392, n=5). The auction record is $401,281 for Adjusting The Waistband (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjusting The Waistband, 1997 | Mixed media | $401,281 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | To The Temple, 1975 | Oil paint | $256,687 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Listening to the birds, 1980 | Oil paint | $162,088 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | View of Arab Street, 1962 | Oil paint | $144,452 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 5 | Roadside Stalls, Malaya, 1911 | — | $137,289 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Balloon Seller, 1967 | Oil paint | $121,114 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Three Sisters Bali, 1953 | Oil paint | $89,398 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 8 | Street Scene (Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Malacca) | Painted | $78,032 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Street Scene (Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Malacca), 1954 | Oil paint | $78,032 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Still Life, 1930 | Oil paint | $67,988 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $137,289 |
| Paintings | 19 | $60,518 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $120,060 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $46,872 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liu Kang is a Singaporean artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $41,058. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Kang sold in 2026 for $45,392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Kang work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Kang work is $41,058.

The median Liu Kang painting sells for $58,680 across 26 lots.

The median Liu Kang work on paper sells for $16,123 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Kang paintings typically sell for $35,666–$67,988 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $58,680† | $256,687 | — | 2026-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $16,123† | $18,900 | 77.8% | 2026-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $144,452† | $401,281 | — | 2023-11-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $35,666–$67,988† | $56,843† | $144,452 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,465–$17,230† | $16,162† | $18,900 |

† 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 | 2021 | $256,687 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $162,088 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $18,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $17,230† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kang worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Kang work is $41,058. The median Liu Kang painting sells for $58,680 across 26 lots. The median Liu Kang work on paper sells for $16,123 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Kang paintings typically sell for $35,666–$67,988 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Liu Kang painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Kang painting is $58,680. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Liu Kang's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Kang painting is $256,687.

### What is the average price of a medium Liu Kang painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Kang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $56,843, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Liu Kang's auction record?

Liu Kang's auction record is $401,281, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Liu Kang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-kang (updated 2026-11-02).

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.