Li Gonglin Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Li Gonglin Art Value Price Guide

May. 03, 2025
LI GONGLIN PAINTING
Est: $19,000 - $21,000
李公麟 Li Gonglin Painting
Mega International Auction
Mar. 29, 2025
LI GONGLIN ATTRIBUTED TO,FIGURE
Est: $1,500 - $2,200
李公麟人马图绢本镜心 Li Gonglin attributed to,figure
Mega International Auction
Mar. 09, 2025
Guanyin Goddess, signed by Li Gonglin (1049-1106 AD), Song dynasty period, certified Chinese scroll painting on silk
Est: $1,000,000 - $17,000,000
GuanYin Buddha, painted & signed by Li Gonglin (1049-1106 AD), Song dynasty period, certified Chinese scroll painting on silk Painting: 51.6” x 26.35” = 131 cm x 67 cm; Scroll: 90” x 32” = 228 cm x 81.3 cm; Length of the roll: 33.5” = 85 cm; Six red seals/stamps (2 large square – upper middle, 1 square -lower right, 1 similar square-lower left, 1-middle right original, 1- middle right - later addition); Three original inscriptions (1-lower left, 1 - upper right, 1- lower right); One later additional inscription on the upper right. Condition: silk, mounting paper and wooden roll are very old, approximately 900 years old. Materials: Silk, Watercolor, Ink; Artist: 李公麟 Li Gonglin (1040～1106) (painter). 顽伯 Wan Bo (1743—1805) (wrote his explanatory characters/notes). Characters: 李公麟观音像（Guan Yin Buddha painted by Li Gonglin). Message on the right by Li Gonglin (photo 154A-9): 天壇左三（Tian Tan Zuo San) = Temple of Heaven, third from left. Message on the left by Li Gonglin (photo 154A-10): 常州马鸣寺供奉 : means “Consecrated in MaMing temple in ChangZhou” (Jiangsu Province, China). The first seal top left (photo 154A-7): 宣和殿宝 Xuan He Dian Bao ( this is a stamp of Song dynasty emperors) Xuanhe Palace Treasure - Xuanhe" (1119–1125) is an era name used by Emperor Huizong; The second seal top right (photo 154A-7) is: 宝贤堂章 Bao Xian Tang Zhang (this is a stamp of Bao Xian Tang Zang which is famous for stone inscription); 宋李龙眠观音大士象顽伯署（Song Li Long Mian - Guan Yin Buddha, Wan Bo Shu) means that the characters were written by Wan Bo. The Great Figure of Guanyin by Li Longmian in the Song Dynasty, inscribed by Wan Bo. The original name of Wan Bo is 邓石如 (Deng Shiru), he is a famous calligraphy and inscription artist in Qing dynasty. 宋李龙眠观音大士象顽伯署 - these characters were written on the right edge of the painting by Wan Bo (Deng Shiru). Does it mean that later, in 1743-1805, Wan Bo added this notice? -Yes, Wan Bo was an inscription artist, while Li Gonglin was very famous of painting Buddhas, and his Buddhas were inscribed (explained) in a lot of temples after his death, so an inscription artist like Wan Bo should like his Buddha paintings very much. Biography of Li Gonglin: Li Gonglin (李公麟, 1049–1106), style name Boshi (伯時), art name Longmian Jushi (龍眠居士, Householder of Sleeping Dragon), was a Chinese antiquarian, painter, and politician during the Northern Song Dynasty. Biography Born into a scholarly home near what is modern day Lu'an City, Li Gonglin passed the highest level of civil service examinations at 21 and became a civil officer. He moved to serve at the capital of Kaifeng; a common path at the time. It was there that he became increasingly familiar with the literary figures of the day, both collecting and copying their works.[1] Artistic Endeavors He became famous for his paintings of horses, then he turned to Buddhism and Taoism religious painting, as well as portrait and landscape painting. His painting style was attributed to the style of Gu Kaizhi and Wu Daozi. He made antiquarian contributions in the areas of copperware and Jade Seal dated between the Xia Dynasty and the Zhou Dynasty.[2] Auction results: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6061276 Same artist - LI GONGLIN (1049-1106) AS CATALOGUED IN SHIQU BAOJI was sold on Christies, for USD $17,607,500. Estimate: USD 800,000 – USD 1,000,000, on 15 Mar 2017 https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6061276
Eternity Gallery
Sep. 14, 2024
Guan Yin Buddha, painted by Li Gonglin (1049-1106 AD), Song dynasty period, Chinese scroll painting on silk, certified
Est: $100,000 - $300,000
Guan Yin Buddha, painted by Li Gonglin (1049-1106 AD), Song dynasty period, Chinese scroll painting on silk, certified Painting: 51.6” x 26.35” = 131 cm x 67 cm; Scroll: 90” x 32” = 228 cm x 81.3 cm; Length of the roll: 33.5” = 85 cm; Six red seals/stamps (2 large square – upper middle, 1 square -lower right, 1 similar square-lower left, 1-middle right original, 1- middle right - later addition); Three original inscriptions (1-lower left, 1 - upper right, 1- lower right); One later additional inscription on the upper right. Condition: silk, mounting paper and wooden roll are very old, approximately 900 years old. Materials: Silk, Watercolor, Ink; Artist: 李公麟 Li Gonglin (1040～1106) (painter) 顽伯 Wan Bo (1743—1805) (wrote his explanatory characters/notes) Major inscription by Li Gonglin (5 characters): 李公麟观音像（Guan Yin Buddha painted by Li Gonglin). Message in the right lower corner by Li Gonglin (photo 154A-9): 天壇左三（Tian Tan Zuo San) = Temple of Heaven. Message on the left by Li Gonglin (photo 154A-10): 常州马鸣寺供奉: means “Consecrated in MaMing temple in ChangZhou” (Jiangsu Province, China) There are six red seals/stamps on the painting: The first square seal top left (photo 154A-7): 宣和殿宝 Xuan He Dian Bao (this is a stamp of Song dynasty emperors) Xuanhe Palace Treasure - Xuanhe" (1119–1125) is an era name used by Emperor Huizong; The second square seal top right (photo 154A-7) is: 宝贤堂章 Bao Xian Tang Zhang (this is a stamp of Bao Xian Tang Zang, which is famous for stone inscription); Two similar red rectangular seals at the bottom, one in the lower right corner and another in the left lower corner – An Ran Tang Tu Shu Ji – this is a stamp of Pan Shizao from Ming dynasty, he worked in the Government and wrote some famous books. One red seal in the shape of 8 on the right, under the inscription: Yu Shu (this is a stamp of Song Dynasty emperors). One square red seal, on the middle right - later addition – Shi Ru – this is a stamp of Wan Bo Deng Shiru. Three original inscriptions: 1 – upper right; 1-lower left corner, 1- lower right corner; One later additional inscription on the upper right. 宋李龙眠观音大士象顽伯署（Song Li Long Mian - Guan Yin Buddha by Wan Bo Shu) means that the characters were written by Wan Bo. The Great Figure of Guanyin by Li Longmian in the Song Dynasty, inscribed by Wan Bo. The original name of Wan Bo is 邓石如 (Deng Shiru), he is a famous calligraphy and inscription artist in Qing dynasty. 宋李龙眠观音大士象顽伯署 - these characters were written on the right edge of the painting by Wan Bo (Deng Shiru). Does it mean that later, in 1743-1805, Wan Bo added this notice? -Yes, Wan Bo was an inscription artist, while Li Gonglin was very famous of painting Buddhas, and his Buddhas were inscribed (explained) in a lot of temples after his death, so an inscription artist like Wan Bo should like his Buddha paintings very much.
Eternity Gallery
Sep. 07, 2024
Li Gonglin's "Horse and Rider" Long Scroll
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Long:380cm,Wide:40cm
Hotspot Auctions
Jun. 14, 2024
Li Gonglin's court painting
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Wide:84cm,High:71cm
Hotspot Auctions
Jun. 14, 2024
Li Gonglin's figure painting on vertical axis
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
High:94cm,Wide:47cm
Hotspot Auctions
May. 21, 2024
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, DEVINE STEED
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, DEVINE STEED , Hand scroll, ink on silk, Source of Legend: Formerly collected by Baishanzhai , 34×301cm
China Arts Auction
May. 11, 2024
Guanyin Goddess, signed by Li Gonglin (1049-1106 AD), Song dynasty period, certified Chinese scroll painting on silk
Est: $1,000,000 - $17,000,000
GuanYin Buddha, painted & signed by Li Gonglin (1049-1106 AD), Song dynasty period, certified Chinese scroll painting on silk Painting: 51.6” x 26.35” = 131 cm x 67 cm; Scroll: 90” x 32” = 228 cm x 81.3 cm; Length of the roll: 33.5” = 85 cm; Six red seals/stamps (2 large square – upper middle, 1 square -lower right, 1 similar square-lower left, 1-middle right original, 1- middle right - later addition); Three original inscriptions (1-lower left, 1 - upper right, 1- lower right); One later additional inscription on the upper right. Condition: silk, mounting paper and wooden roll are very old, approximately 900 years old. Materials: Silk, Watercolor, Ink; Artist: 李公麟 Li Gonglin (1040～1106) (painter). 顽伯 Wan Bo (1743—1805) (wrote his explanatory characters/notes). Characters: 李公麟观音像（Guan Yin Buddha painted by Li Gonglin). Message on the right by Li Gonglin (photo 154A-9): 天壇左三（Tian Tan Zuo San) = Temple of Heaven, third from left. Message on the left by Li Gonglin (photo 154A-10): 常州马鸣寺供奉 : means “Consecrated in MaMing temple in ChangZhou” (Jiangsu Province, China). The first seal top left (photo 154A-7): 宣和殿宝 Xuan He Dian Bao ( this is a stamp of Song dynasty emperors) Xuanhe Palace Treasure - Xuanhe" (1119–1125) is an era name used by Emperor Huizong; The second seal top right (photo 154A-7) is: 宝贤堂章 Bao Xian Tang Zhang (this is a stamp of Bao Xian Tang Zang which is famous for stone inscription); 宋李龙眠观音大士象顽伯署（Song Li Long Mian - Guan Yin Buddha, Wan Bo Shu) means that the characters were written by Wan Bo. The Great Figure of Guanyin by Li Longmian in the Song Dynasty, inscribed by Wan Bo. The original name of Wan Bo is 邓石如 (Deng Shiru), he is a famous calligraphy and inscription artist in Qing dynasty. 宋李龙眠观音大士象顽伯署 - these characters were written on the right edge of the painting by Wan Bo (Deng Shiru). Does it mean that later, in 1743-1805, Wan Bo added this notice? -Yes, Wan Bo was an inscription artist, while Li Gonglin was very famous of painting Buddhas, and his Buddhas were inscribed (explained) in a lot of temples after his death, so an inscription artist like Wan Bo should like his Buddha paintings very much. Biography of Li Gonglin: Li Gonglin (李公麟, 1049–1106), style name Boshi (伯時), art name Longmian Jushi (龍眠居士, Householder of Sleeping Dragon), was a Chinese antiquarian, painter, and politician during the Northern Song Dynasty. Biography Born into a scholarly home near what is modern day Lu'an City, Li Gonglin passed the highest level of civil service examinations at 21 and became a civil officer. He moved to serve at the capital of Kaifeng; a common path at the time. It was there that he became increasingly familiar with the literary figures of the day, both collecting and copying their works.[1] Artistic Endeavors He became famous for his paintings of horses, then he turned to Buddhism and Taoism religious painting, as well as portrait and landscape painting. His painting style was attributed to the style of Gu Kaizhi and Wu Daozi. He made antiquarian contributions in the areas of copperware and Jade Seal dated between the Xia Dynasty and the Zhou Dynasty.[2] Auction results: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6061276 Same artist - LI GONGLIN (1049-1106) AS CATALOGUED IN SHIQU BAOJI was sold on Christies, for USD $17,607,500. Estimate: USD 800,000 – USD 1,000,000, on 15 Mar 2017 https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6061276
Eternity Gallery
May. 04, 2024
Li Gonglin Character Picutre Vertical Axis Works
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
H:94cm,W:47cmLi Gonglin (1049 ~ 1106), the word Boshi, the number Longmian Jushi, Longmian Mountain people, the Northern Song Dynasty Shuzhou (now Anhui Tongcheng, said Anhui Shucheng) people, Xining three years (1070), said Song Yuan you six years (1091) Jinshi.
Hotspot Auctions
Apr. 20, 2024
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE, Mounted and unframed, ink on silk, Source of Legend: Previously collected by Meijing cottage with inscriptions and postscripts from Wuzhen, 31×44.5cm
China Arts Auction
Mar. 23, 2024
LI GONGLIN'S HANGING SCROLL DEPICTING MEDITATION UNDER THE BODHI TREE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
李公麟菩提树下参禅图立轴 Li Gonglin's hanging scroll depicting meditation under the bodhi tree
Mega International Auction
Mar. 19, 2024
AFTER LI GONGLIN (1049-1106) Foreigners Presenting Tribute
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
AFTER LI GONGLIN (1049-1106) Foreigners Presenting Tribute Horizontal handscroll, the painting ink and color on silk, with an inscription on the right edge, and the painting and surrounding mounts with numerous collector's seals, a titleslip on gold fleck paper mounted on the interior, mounted with later colophons, the outer titleslip inscribed on yellow paper with one seal Qianlong Chenhan. 12 1/2 x 53 3/4in (32 x 136.5cm), the painting only.
Bonhams
Mar. 18, 2024
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE
Est: $800 - $1,200
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE, Mounted and unframed, ink on silk. Provenance: Previous collection from Congbi Cottage28×42cm
China Arts Auction
Nov. 16, 2023
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE
Est: $800 - $1,000
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE. Mounted and unframed, ink on silk. 31.5×48cm. Condition: There are creases and stains on the frame and painting.
China Arts Auction
Oct. 21, 2023
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE
Est: $800 - $1,200
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE 31×44.5cm, Provenance: Precious collection from Meijing Library, with inscriptions and postscripts from Wuzhen. Mounted and unframed, ink on silk.
China Arts Auction
Sep. 09, 2023
LI GONGLIN: INK AND COLOR ON PAPER PAINTING 'FIGURES'
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
李公麟人物故事图绢本手卷 li gonglin: ink and color on paper painting 'figures'
Mega International Auction
Aug. 26, 2023
LI GONGLIN: INK AND COLOR ON PAPER PAINTING 'FIGURES'
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
李公麟人物故事图绢本手卷 li gonglin: ink and color on paper painting 'figures'
Mega International Auction
Aug. 01, 2023
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAJESTIC HORSE
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAJESTIC HORSE.34×301cm, Provenance: Formerly collected by baishanzhai
China Arts Auction
Jul. 20, 2023
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE
Est: $700 - $1,000
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE. 32x55cm, ink on silk, hand album. Provenance: Formerly collected by Zhang Boju.
China Arts Auction
Jul. 20, 2023
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE
Est: $800 - $1,200
LI GONGLIN, ATTRIBUTED TO, MAN AND HORSE. 28x42cm, ink on silk . Provenance: Formerly collected by Zhang Boju.
China Arts Auction
Dec. 15, 2022
Li Gonglin (1049-1106), Chinese Painting Vimalakirti’s Presentation on Buddhist Doctrine
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Li Gonglin (1049-1106), Chinese Painting Vimalakirti’s Presentation on Buddhist Doctrine Width:350cm, Height:36.5cm,
China Arts Auction
Oct. 07, 2022
Li Gonglin Mark, Chinese Figure Painting Silk Hand Scroll
Est: $1,600 - $2,500
Li Gonglin, Chinese Figure Painting Silk Hand Scroll. This lot was brought by Mr. Lester Smith in 1980s at Nanjing Antique Store of China.. Length:500cm; Width:35cm;
China Arts Auction
Aug. 05, 2022
LI GONGLIN,chinese immortal painting paper scroll
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
LI GONGLIN,chinese immortal painting paper scroll. Length:229cm; Width:33cm; ; China Arts Auction assumes no responsibility for verification of any labels on the Lot which is come originally from consignors. Absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
China Arts Auction
Sep. 05, 2020
LI GONGLIN: INK AND COLOR ON PAPER HAND SCROLL 'PEOPLE'
Est: $900 - $1,200
北宋李公麟长卷 LI GONGLIN: INK AND COLOR ON PAPER HAND SCROLL 'PEOPLE'
Mega International Auction
Jul. 18, 2020
LI GONGLIN: INK ON SILK PAINTING 'LUOHAN'
Est: $2,600 - $3,700
宋代，李公麟“罗汉观虎图”绢本立轴 Li Gonglin: ink on silk painting 'Luohan' Length: 78 3/4 in (200.0 cm) Width: 18 5/8 in (47.0 cm)
Mega International Auction
Feb. 22, 2020
Li Gonglin, The Eighteen Worthies, Handscroll
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Li Gonglin (1040-1106), "The Eighteen Worthies", handscroll, ink on silk, bearing the signature and one seal of Li Gonglin, with a brief inscription and two additional seals, 17 1/8" x 193". Provenance: Purchased at Sotheby's, Chinese and Japanese Decorative Works of Art in the 1980s.
Kaminski Auctions
Sep. 29, 2018
LI GONGLIN: FRAMED INK AND COLOR ON SILK PAINTING 'PEOPLE'
Est: $800 - $1,200
Ink and color on silk, framed. The painting depicts a scholar and a lady conversing in outdoor setting, artist signature and mark Li Gonglin on bottom right. Length: 11 3/4 in (29.8 cm) Width: 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm) 李公麟人物小品
Mega International Auction
Jan. 13, 2018
LI GONGLIN (ATTRIBUTED TO, 1049-1106), GUAN YU
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Ink and colour on silk, mounted and framed. Height 53.25" Width 25.6" PROVENANCE: Formerly owned by a collector from Hong Kong
Linwoods Auction
Nov. 18, 2017
LI GONGLIN, CALLIGRAPHY & HUNTING AFFAIR
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Calligraphy on paper. Ink and color on silk. Hanging scroll. Height 12" Width 46" & Height 12" Width 31"
Linwoods Auction
May. 29, 2017
River
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
ANONYMOUS (17TH-18TH CENTURY) River Landscape Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on silk 43.1 x 390.5 cm. (17 x 153 3/4 in.) With a spurious signature of Li Gonglin (1049-1106) Seventeen collectors’ seals and one illegible seal PROVENANCE: Lot 409, 16 September 2015, Fine Chinese Paintings, Christie’s New York.
Christie's
May. 26, 2017
ATTRIBUTED TO LI GONGLIN (1049-1106) Nine Songs Ink on paper, handscrol
Est: HKD800,000 - HKD1,200,000
ATTRIBUTED TO LI GONGLIN (1049-1106) Nine Songs Ink on paper, handscroll Signed Li Gonglin. Inscribed by Zhao Yong (1289-after 1360) in the second year of Yanyou era (1315), with one seal of the artist. Colophons by Lü Yisheng, Pei Jingfu (1854-1924) dated in gengxu year (1910), Qin Daoran (1658-1747) dated in renchen year (1712), Wang Shu (1688-1743) dated in bingshen year (1716) and Qian Yue (1743-1815) dated in guihai year (1803), each with one to three seals and a total of nineteen collectors’ seals 32cm x 792.5cm (12½in x 312in).
Bonhams
Mar. 15, 2017
LI GONGLIN (ATTRIBUTED TO, 1049-1106) - Nine Songs of Qu Yuan
Est: $300,000 - $400,000
LI GONGLIN (ATTRIBUTED TO, 1049-1106) Nine Songs of Qu Yuan Handscroll, ink on silk 8 7/8 x 132 1/8 in. (22.6 x 335.7 cm.) Inscribed, with three seals of the artist Four colophons including one each by Zhou Zida, with three seals; Qin Kezhen (Ming dynasty), with three seals; Qin Dongzhou, with two seals One collector’s seal
Christie's
Mar. 15, 2017
LI GONGLIN (1049-1106) AS CATALOGUED IN SHIQU BAOJI - Treaty of Bianqiao
Est: $800,000 - $1,000,000
LI GONGLIN (1049-1106) AS CATALOGUED IN SHIQU BAOJI Treaty of Bianqiao Handscroll, ink on paper Qianlong frontispiece: 10 3/8 x 21 7/8 in. (26.4 x 55.7 cm.) Painting: 10 3/8 x 352 ½ in. (26.4 x 895.4 cm.) Frontispiece by Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799), with one seal Colophon by Emperor Qianlong, with two seals Dated bingwu year (1786) Four colophons, including those of Lu Zhu (Yuan dynasty), with one seal; Zhang Xie (Yuan dynasty), with one seal; and a second colophon by Emperor Qianlong, with two seals Forty-four collectors’ seals including ten of Emperor Qianlong, one of Emperor Jiaqing, two of Guo Bi (1280-1335), nine of Liang Qingbiao (1620-1690) and one of Prince Yixin (1833-1898)
Christie's
Jun. 19, 2014
Five Asian Prints, China, a hanging scroll portrait of a seated monk, painting 69 x 45 1/2; a hanging scroll medical woodblock print of
Est: $200 - $300
Five Asian Prints, China, a hanging scroll portrait of a seated monk, painting 69 x 45 1/2; a hanging scroll medical woodblock print of the human body; a handscroll copy of a Buddhist frontispiece by Li Gonglin (1049-1106); and two loose prints illustrating combat scenes, with inscriptions, sizes to 21 x 34 in. Provenance: The estate of Peter Rosenberg.
Skinner
Sep. 16, 2013
After Li Gonglin (1049-1106 Foreigners Bearing Tri
Est: -
After Li Gonglin (1049-1106 Foreigners Bearing Tribute
Bonhams
Sep. 21, 2012
Handscroll, China, ink on silk, in the manner of Li Gonglin (1049-1106), depicting groups of luohan, bears signature, with two seals...
Est: $300 - $500
Handscroll, China, ink on silk, in the manner of Li Gonglin (1049-1106), depicting groups of luohan, bears signature, with two seals, 11 1/2 x 100 in.
Skinner
May. 26, 2012
After Li Gonglin (1049-1106)
Est: £40,000 - £60,000
Figures in Zhuangzi Qing Dynasty Ink and colour on silk, album of twelve leaves Bearing the signature of Li Gonglin 26cm x 30cm (10¼in x 11¾in) each. (12).
Bonhams