> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yi-lixun · updated 2026-11-03

# Yi Li-xun (1857–1942)

Yi Li-xun is a Chinese artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,127. 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.

## What is a Yi Li-xun work worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Li-xun work is $3,127.

The median Yi Li-xun work on paper sells for $3,186 across 42 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Yi Li-xun work on papers typically sell for $1,630–$5,108 (the middle half of 30 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 | 42 | $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) | 8 | $1,608–$3,142‡ | $1,868‡ | $6,638‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $1,630–$5,108‡ | $3,357‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Yi Li-xun worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yi Li-xun work is $3,127. The median Yi Li-xun work on paper sells for $3,186 across 42 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Yi Li-xun work on papers typically sell for $1,630–$5,108 (the middle half of 30 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 42 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 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yi Li-xun work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,357, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yi Li-xun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yi-lixun (updated 2026-11-03).

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.