> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yucen-liu · updated 2026-11-02

# Liu Yucen (1904–1969)

Liu Yucen is a Chinese artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,418. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Liu Yucen sold in 2023 for $8,093, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Liu Yucen work worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Yucen work is $3,418.

The median Liu Yucen painting sells for $792 across 2 lots.

The median Liu Yucen work on paper sells for $80,525 across 1 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 | 2 | $792 | $792 | — | 2024-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $80,525‡ | $80,525‡ | — | 2021-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $173,064‡ | $185,278‡ | — | 2022-06-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $80,525‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $792 |

‡ 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 Liu Yucen worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Liu Yucen work is $3,418. The median Liu Yucen painting sells for $792 across 2 lots. The median Liu Yucen work on paper sells for $80,525 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Liu Yucen's auction record?

Liu Yucen's auction record is $185,278, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Liu Yucen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yucen-liu (updated 2026-11-02).

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.