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# Mao Lizi (b. 1950)

Mao Lizi is a Chinese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $20,182. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Mao Lizi is recorded as sold in 2021 for $154,857; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mao Lizi work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mao Lizi work is $20,182.

The median Mao Lizi painting sells for $19,686 across 11 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 | 12 | $19,686‡ | $160,132‡ | 91.7% | 2021-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $154,857‡ | $160,132‡ | — | 2021-06-04 |

‡ 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 | $11,893–$21,122‡ | $14,354‡ | $54,271‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $160,132‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $154,857‡ |

‡ 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 Mao Lizi worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mao Lizi work is $20,182. The median Mao Lizi painting sells for $19,686 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Mao Lizi painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mao Lizi painting is $19,686. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mao Lizi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mao Lizi painting is $160,132. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Mao Lizi's auction record?

Mao Lizi's auction record is $160,132, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Mao Lizi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mao-lizi-2 (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.