> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-kuo-sung-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Liu Kuo-sung (b. 1932)

Liu Kuo-sung is a Taiwanese artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $80,512. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Kuo-sung sold in 2026 for $391,584, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Kuo-sung work worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Kuo-sung work is $80,512.

The median Liu Kuo-sung work on paper sells for $80,156 across 103 lots.

The median Liu Kuo-sung painting sells for $80,997 across 44 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Kuo-sung work on papers typically sell for $51,346–$101,825 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Liu Kuo-sung work on papers typically sell for $133,762–$245,567 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 56 | $80,997‡ | $708,000 | 78.6% | 2024-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 106 | $80,156‡ | $1.1M | 97.2% | 2026-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 70 | $156,804‡ | $1.2M | — | 2026-10-28 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $25,056–$87,283‡ | $48,795‡ | $145,299‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $77,959–$271,810‡ | $132,779‡ | $354,913‡ |

‡ 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) | 70 | $51,346–$101,825‡ | $67,709‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $133,762–$245,567‡ | $184,170‡ | $685,736 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $720,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $708,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $354,913‡ |

‡ 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 Kuo-sung worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Kuo-sung work is $80,512. The median Liu Kuo-sung work on paper sells for $80,156 across 103 lots. The median Liu Kuo-sung painting sells for $80,997 across 44 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Kuo-sung work on papers typically sell for $51,346–$101,825 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Liu Kuo-sung work on papers typically sell for $133,762–$245,567 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Liu Kuo-sung work on paper?

Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Kuo-sung work on paper is $80,156. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Kuo-sung's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Kuo-sung work on paper is $1,080,000.

### What is the average price of a Liu Kuo-sung painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Kuo-sung painting is $80,997. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Kuo-sung's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Kuo-sung painting is $708,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Liu Kuo-sung work on paper?

Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Kuo-sung work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $67,709, 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 large Liu Kuo-sung work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Liu Kuo-sung work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $184,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Kuo-sung's auction record?

Liu Kuo-sung's auction record is $1,181,849, set in 2015.

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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 Kuo-sung auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-kuo-sung-2 (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.