Bao Xi (b. 1871)
Bao Xi is a Chinese artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,415. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bao Xi sold in 2024 for $3,161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bao Xi on OpeningBid →What is a Bao Xi work worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bao Xi work is $2,415.
The median Bao Xi work on paper sells for $2,818 across 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 28 | $2,818‡ | $7,743‡ | 92.9% | 2025-12-17 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $917–$3,052‡ | $1,855‡ | $7,743‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $2,468–$3,539‡ | $3,161‡ | $5,003 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $7,743‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,003 |
‡ 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 Bao Xi worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bao Xi work is $2,415. The median Bao Xi work on paper sells for $2,818 across 26 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Bao Xi work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bao Xi work on paper is $2,818. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bao Xi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bao Xi work on paper is $7,743. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Bao Xi work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bao Xi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bao Xi's auction record?
Bao Xi's auction record is $7,743, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Bao Xi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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