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

# Liu Lingcang (1908–1989)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 97 auction results for Liu Lingcang at 12 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,248 including buyer’s premium (middle half $870–$7,710, n=13). The auction record is $580,670 for Night Festivities Scroll (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Night Festivities Scroll, 1936 | Ink and colour on paper | $580,670 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 2 | Dragon Maiden Worshipping Buddha, 1982 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $97,310 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Mulan Congjun, 1977年作 | 设色纸本 | $40,808 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 4 | 抚琴仕女图 | 设色纸本 | $31,741 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Qingping Diao Shiyi, 1981 | Hanging scroll | $31,289 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2015 |
| 6 | Mountain Spirit, 1988 | Ink and color on paper | $27,170 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Li Bai Ying Zhao Tu, 1980 | 镜片 | $26,482 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Li Bai Shi Yi Tu | 设色纸本 | $20,902 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 9 | Hongmen Banquet, 1984 | Ink and color on paper | $20,358 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Poetic Sentiments of Li Bo, 1985 | Ink and colour on paper | $18,580 | Bonhams | Nov 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $9,673 |
| Other | 18 | $3,136 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $11,481 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $2,960 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 97 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liu Lingcang is a Chinese artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,948. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Lingcang sold in 2026 for $27,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Lingcang work worth?

Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Lingcang work is $7,948.

The median Liu Lingcang work on paper sells for $8,525 across 22 lots.

The median Liu Lingcang painting sells for $4,013 across 14 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $4,013‡ | $29,342‡ | — | 2025-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $8,525‡ | $580,670 | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $103,252‡ | $580,670 | — | 2024-04-09 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $2,596–$6,704‡ | $5,329‡ | $10,210‡ |

‡ 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) | 10 | $2,153–$9,533‡ | $6,314‡ | $580,670 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $7,927–$26,864‡ | $19,469‡ | $43,247‡ |

‡ 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 | 2006 | $580,670 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $97,310 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $29,342‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $27,782 |

‡ 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 Lingcang worth?

Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Lingcang work is $7,948. The median Liu Lingcang work on paper sells for $8,525 across 22 lots. The median Liu Lingcang painting sells for $4,013 across 14 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Liu Lingcang work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Lingcang work on paper is $8,525. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Lingcang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Lingcang work on paper is $580,670.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Lingcang painting is $4,013. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Lingcang painting is $29,342. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Liu Lingcang work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Lingcang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,314, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Liu Lingcang's auction record is $580,670, set in 2006.

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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 Lingcang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-lingcang (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.