EMPEROR XUANTONG (1906–1967)
What is EMPEROR XUANTONG’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for EMPEROR XUANTONG at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,614 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,178–$42,497, n=5). The auction record is $89,345 for Calligraphy (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy, 1906 | Burlap | $89,345 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Happiness and Longevity in Running Script, 1906 | Ink | $42,497 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Five-Character Poem in Running Script, 1906 | Fan leaf, mounted and framed, ink on gold-flecked paper | $31,939 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Correspondence, 1906 | Ink | $25,788 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Calligraphy, 1906 | Burlap | $19,614 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Calligraphic Couplet in Regular Script, 1906 | Burlap | $6,178 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | REGULAR SCRIPT 'THE EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY' | Ink and color on gold satin | $383 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2026 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $19,614 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
EMPEROR XUANTONG is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $25,788.
A work by EMPEROR XUANTONG sold in 2025 for $42,497, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a EMPEROR XUANTONG work is $25,788.
The median EMPEROR XUANTONG work on paper sells for $25,788 across 8 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 8 | $25,788 | $89,345 | — | 2026-10-27 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,178–$42,497 | $19,614 | $89,345 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $89,345 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $42,497 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a EMPEROR XUANTONG worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a EMPEROR XUANTONG work is $25,788. The median EMPEROR XUANTONG work on paper sells for $25,788 across 8 lots.
What is EMPEROR XUANTONG's auction record?
EMPEROR XUANTONG's auction record is $89,345, set in 2025.
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