Bai Xueshi (1910–2011)
What is Bai Xueshi’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 389 auction results for Bai Xueshi at 16 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,674 including buyer’s premium (middle half $784–$6,219, n=36). The auction record is $712,490 for Li Jiang Jing Xin (2017, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Li Jiang Jing Xin, 1995年作 | 设色纸本 | $712,490 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | 桂林山势天下雄, 1988 | — | $262,374 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | May 2013 |
| 3 | 漓江新貌 镜心 | 设色纸本 | $209,018 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 4 | Scenery of Li River, 1915 | Ink | $192,992 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 5 | SCENERY OF GUILIN, 1983 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $172,325 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 6 | Landscape album (eight leaves) | Album (eight leaves) | $161,458 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2012 |
| 7 | Lijiang after Rain, 1995 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $144,416 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Landscape of Lijiang, 1915 | Ink | $144,188 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 9 | 家在画中, 1983年作 | 设色纸本 | $135,901 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 10 | Yangshuo Scenery | 设色纸本 | $134,589 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 38 | $15,299 |
| Paintings | 48 | $9,851 |
| Other | 50 | $8,385 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $34,657 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 78 | $6,325 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,169 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 389 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Bai Xueshi is a Chinese artist with 546 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $13,343. 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 Bai Xueshi sold in 2026 for $18,662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bai Xueshi on OpeningBid →What is a Bai Xueshi work worth?
Across 393 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bai Xueshi work is $13,343.
The median Bai Xueshi painting sells for $15,065 across 152 lots.
The median Bai Xueshi work on paper sells for $2,682 across 79 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bai Xueshi paintings typically sell for $5,434–$23,293 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bai Xueshi work on papers typically sell for $1,064–$4,342 (the middle half of 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 155 | $15,065‡ | $712,490 | — | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 87 | $2,682‡ | $192,992 | 90.8% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $166,750‡ | $712,490 | — | 2023-05-31 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,151–$13,334‡ | $6,933‡ | $25,801 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 88 | $5,434–$23,293‡ | $11,945‡ | $88,608‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $29,235–$139,931‡ | $44,029‡ | $712,490 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $1,064–$4,342‡ | $1,615‡ | $39,915 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $2,101–$44,089‡ | $20,204‡ | $192,992 |
‡ 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 | $712,490 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $498,187‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $192,992 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $172,325 |
‡ 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 Bai Xueshi worth?
Across 393 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bai Xueshi work is $13,343. The median Bai Xueshi painting sells for $15,065 across 152 lots. The median Bai Xueshi work on paper sells for $2,682 across 79 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bai Xueshi paintings typically sell for $5,434–$23,293 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bai Xueshi work on papers typically sell for $1,064–$4,342 (the middle half of 48 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 Bai Xueshi painting?
Based on 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bai Xueshi painting is $15,065. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bai Xueshi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bai Xueshi painting is $712,490.
What is the average price of a Bai Xueshi work on paper?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bai Xueshi work on paper is $2,682. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bai Xueshi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bai Xueshi work on paper is $192,992.
What is the average price of a medium Bai Xueshi painting?
Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bai Xueshi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,945, 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 Bai Xueshi work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bai Xueshi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,615, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bai Xueshi's auction record?
Bai Xueshi's auction record is $712,490, set in 2017.
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