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# Empress Dowager Cixi (1835–1908)

## What is Empress Dowager Cixi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Empress Dowager Cixi at 11 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,321 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,080–$27,323, n=6). The auction record is $96,309 for Grapes (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grapes, 1835 | Ink | $96,309 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Peonies, 1835 | Burlap | $81,250 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 3 | Chrysanthemum and Rock, 1835 | Ink | $45,485 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Longevity, 1835 | Burlap | $27,786 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Longevity Peaches, 1904 | Ink and colour on paper | $25,931 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | 一统万年 | Hanging scroll | $24,568 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 7 | Calligraphy in Caoshu | Ink on gold-flecked red paper, hanging scroll | $21,081 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Felicitous Calligraphy, 1835 | Ink | $20,000 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 9 | Peonies, 1835 | Burlap | $14,710 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Dragon | Hanging scroll, ink on gold-flecked colour paper | $13,870 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $21,081 |
| Other | 8 | $13,468 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $20,000 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $17,475 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Empress Dowager Cixi is a Chinese artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $13,369. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Empress Dowager Cixi sold in 2026 for $13,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Empress Dowager Cixi work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Empress Dowager Cixi work is $13,369.

The median Empress Dowager Cixi work on paper sells for $20,000 across 13 lots.

The median Empress Dowager Cixi painting sells for $185 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $185 | $185 | 50% | 2013-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $20,000 | $96,309 | — | 2026-10-27 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $12,920–$26,859 | $20,000 | $81,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $13,119–$39,384 | $17,475 | $96,309 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $96,309 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $81,250 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $185 |

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 Empress Dowager Cixi worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Empress Dowager Cixi work is $13,369. The median Empress Dowager Cixi work on paper sells for $20,000 across 13 lots. The median Empress Dowager Cixi painting sells for $185 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Empress Dowager Cixi work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Empress Dowager Cixi work on paper is $20,000.

### What is Empress Dowager Cixi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Empress Dowager Cixi work on paper is $96,309.

### What is Empress Dowager Cixi's auction record?

Empress Dowager Cixi's auction record is $96,309, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Empress Dowager Cixi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/empress-dowager-cixi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.