Liu Ye (b. 1964)
What is Liu Ye’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 86 auction results for Liu Ye at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $65,763 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,183–$758,832, n=7). The auction record is $3,691,066 for Blue Sea (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Sea, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $3,691,066 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Choir of Angels (Red), 1999 | Oil on canvas | $3,580,584 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | She Isn't Afraid of Mondrian, 1995 | Acrylic and oil on canvas | $3,391,932 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | The End of Baroque, 1998 | Acrylic paint | $2,838,404 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | The Second Story, 1995 | Oil paint | $1,685,447 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $1,670,328 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | The Little Mermaid | Oil on canvas | $1,385,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 8 | The End of Baroque | Oil on canvas | $1,384,657 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | Untitled | — | $1,156,118 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 10 | Mondrian in the Afternoon | — | $1,041,524 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $706,216 |
| Other | 10 | $372,000 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $44,062 |
| Prints | 32 | $8,615 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,115,168 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $417,327 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $9,670 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 86 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Liu Ye is a Chinese artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $30,757.
A work by Liu Ye sold in 2026 for $570,968, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Liu Ye on OpeningBid →What is a Liu Ye work worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Ye work is $30,757.
The median Liu Ye print sells for $8,033 across 25 lots.
The median Liu Ye painting sells for $889,810 across 17 lots.
The median Liu Ye work on paper sells for $65,297 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Ye prints typically sell for $5,758–$14,721 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 26 | $8,033 | $38,978 | 96.2% | 2026-05-20 |
| Paintings | 18 | $889,810 | $3.7M | 94.4% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $65,297 | $73,490 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $889,810 | $3.7M | — | 2026-09-30 |
Liu Ye's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $8,033 with 96.2% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $889,810, record $3,691,066. A typical Liu Ye painting sells for around 111× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $889,810.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $5,758–$14,721 | $8,199 | $38,978 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $446,687–$792,071 | $547,361 | $1.7M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $748,962–$978,819 | $946,695 | $1M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3.7M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $73,490 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $65,763 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $38,978 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $22,545 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Liu Ye worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Ye work is $30,757. The median Liu Ye print sells for $8,033 across 25 lots. The median Liu Ye painting sells for $889,810 across 17 lots. The median Liu Ye work on paper sells for $65,297 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Liu Ye prints typically sell for $5,758–$14,721 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Liu Ye print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Ye print is $8,033.
What is Liu Ye's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Ye print is $38,978.
What is the average price of a Liu Ye painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Liu Ye painting is $889,810.
What is Liu Ye's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Liu Ye painting is $3,691,066.
What is the average price of a medium Liu Ye print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Liu Ye print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,199, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Liu Ye's auction record?
Liu Ye's auction record is $3,691,066, set in 2026.
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