> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-wenxi · updated 2026-11-01

# Liu Wenxi (1933–2019)

Liu Wenxi is a Chinese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $22,515. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Wenxi sold in 2022 for $107,009, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Wenxi work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Wenxi work is $22,515.

The median Liu Wenxi work on paper sells for $24,249 across 9 lots.

The median Liu Wenxi painting sells for $307 across 1 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 | 2 | $307 | $307 | 50% | 2022-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $24,249† | $107,009 | 90% | 2022-07-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $25,448–$59,330 | $31,338 | $107,009 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $107,009 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $67,896 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $307 |

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 Wenxi worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Wenxi work is $22,515. The median Liu Wenxi work on paper sells for $24,249 across 9 lots. The median Liu Wenxi painting sells for $307 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Liu Wenxi's auction record is $107,009, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Liu Wenxi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/liu-wenxi (updated 2026-11-01).

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.