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

# Liu Mengkuan (b. 1950)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Liu Mengkuan at 4 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,755 including buyer’s premium (middle half $763–$10,206, n=7). The auction record is $41,538 for Majestic Landscape of Mount Huang (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Majestic Landscape of Mount Huang, 1950 | Eight scrolls, mounted as two-sided four-panel screen | $41,538 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Peacock in Spring Haze, 1950 | Ink | $35,269 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Leopard on Pine, 1950 | Ink | $27,522 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Enlightenment under Bodhi, 1950 | Ink | $25,684 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Medley of the Four Seasons, 1950 | Ink | $17,738 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Eternal Sound of Waves, 1950 | Ink | $17,715 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Vase and Willow Branch, 1950 | Ink | $17,525 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Butterfly Lovers Concerto-Transformation, 1950 | Ink | $16,022 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Tranquil Times, 1950 | Ink | $15,279 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 10 | Lotus in Splashed-Colour, 1950 | Ink | $14,567 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 27 | $10,380 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $13,707 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $8,903 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Liu Mengkuan is an artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $9,329. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Mengkuan sold in 2026 for $10,605, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Mengkuan work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Mengkuan work is $9,329.

The median Liu Mengkuan work on paper sells for $10,093 across 28 lots.

The median Liu Mengkuan painting sells for $334 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $334‡ | $41,538 | — | 2025-01-13 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $10,093 | $35,268 | — | 2026-10-28 |

‡ 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) | 15 | $6,206–$14,052 | $8,903 | $17,738 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $6,843–$19,707 | $12,156 | $35,268 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $41,538 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $35,268 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $27,522 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $384 |

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 Mengkuan worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Mengkuan work is $9,329. The median Liu Mengkuan work on paper sells for $10,093 across 28 lots. The median Liu Mengkuan painting sells for $334 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Mengkuan work on paper is $10,093.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Mengkuan work on paper is $35,268.

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

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Mengkuan work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,903, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Liu Mengkuan work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,156, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Liu Mengkuan's auction record is $41,538, set in 2018.

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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 Mengkuan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-mengkuan (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.