Yi Li-xun (1857–1942)
Yi Li-xun is a Chinese artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,157. 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 Yi Li-xun sold in 2022 for $112,357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yi Li-xun on OpeningBid →What is a Yi Li-xun work worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Li-xun work is $3,157.
The median Yi Li-xun work on paper sells for $3,186 across 44 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Yi Li-xun work on papers typically sell for $1,462–$5,015 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 44 | $3,186‡ | $112,357 | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,554‡ | $112,357 | — | 2022-10-08 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $1,731–$3,186‡ | $1,890‡ | $6,638‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $1,462–$5,015‡ | $3,341‡ | $112,357 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $112,357 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $18,554‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yi Li-xun worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Li-xun work is $3,157. The median Yi Li-xun work on paper sells for $3,186 across 44 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Yi Li-xun work on papers typically sell for $1,462–$5,015 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 Yi Li-xun work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yi Li-xun work on paper is $3,186. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yi Li-xun's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yi Li-xun work on paper is $112,357.
What is the average price of a large Yi Li-xun work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yi Li-xun work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yi Li-xun's auction record?
Yi Li-xun's auction record is $112,357, set in 2022.
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