> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dong-xiwen · updated 2026-11-01

# Dong Xiwen (1914–1973)

Dong Xiwen is a Chinese artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,658. 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 Dong Xiwen sold in 2025 for $9,761, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dong Xiwen work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dong Xiwen work is $2,658.

The median Dong Xiwen work on paper sells for $500 across 3 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $500† | $9,761 | — | 2025-12-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,761 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Dong Xiwen worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dong Xiwen work is $2,658. The median Dong Xiwen work on paper sells for $500 across 3 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 Dong Xiwen's auction record?

Dong Xiwen's auction record is $9,761, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dong Xiwen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dong-xiwen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.