Yuan-Chia Li (1932–1994)
Yuan-Chia Li is a Chinese artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $6,165. 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 Yuan-Chia Li sold in 2025 for $6,495, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yuan-Chia Li on OpeningBid →What is a Yuan-Chia Li work worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan-Chia Li work is $6,165.
The median Yuan-Chia Li work on paper sells for $5,574 across 34 lots.
The median Yuan-Chia Li painting sells for $7,636 across 17 lots.
The median Yuan-Chia Li print sells for $5,191 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yuan-Chia Li work on papers typically sell for $4,208–$8,011 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $5,191 | $5,191 | 50% | 2021-07-14 |
| Paintings | 18 | $7,636† | $88,206 | 94.4% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $5,574‡ | $68,283 | 87.2% | 2025-05-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $11,133 | $18,016 | — | 2022-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $68,283 | $88,206 | — | 2020-10-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yuan-Chia Li's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $5,191 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $7,636, record $88,206. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $68,283.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,275–$17,137 | $5,728 | $44,905 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $6,829–$28,872† | $7,636† | $88,206 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,648–$14,024 | $3,187 | $35,282 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $4,208–$8,011‡ | $5,574‡ | $68,283 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $88,206 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $68,283 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $51,488 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $35,282 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $18,016 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,191 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yuan-Chia Li worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan-Chia Li work is $6,165. The median Yuan-Chia Li work on paper sells for $5,574 across 34 lots. The median Yuan-Chia Li painting sells for $7,636 across 17 lots. The median Yuan-Chia Li print sells for $5,191 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yuan-Chia Li work on papers typically sell for $4,208–$8,011 (the middle half of 25 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 Yuan-Chia Li work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yuan-Chia Li work on paper is $5,574. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yuan-Chia Li's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yuan-Chia Li work on paper is $68,283.
What is the average price of a Yuan-Chia Li painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yuan-Chia Li painting is $7,636. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Yuan-Chia Li's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yuan-Chia Li painting is $88,206.
What is the average price of a medium Yuan-Chia Li work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yuan-Chia Li work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Yuan-Chia Li painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yuan-Chia Li painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,636, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Yuan-Chia Li's auction record?
Yuan-Chia Li's auction record is $88,206, set in 2017.
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