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

# Fang Xu (1622–1694)

Fang Xu is a Chinese artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $6,606. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Fang Xu sold in 2026 for $22,865, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fang Xu work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Xu work is $6,606.

The median Fang Xu work on paper sells for $6,319 across 16 lots.

The median Fang Xu painting sells for $7,079 across 5 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 | 8 | $7,079‡ | $10,213 | 62.5% | 2021-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $6,319‡ | $49,358‡ | 84.2% | 2026-04-04 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $1,982–$13,263‡ | $2,086‡ | $22,865 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,131–$9,624‡ | $6,463‡ | $21,438‡ |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $49,358‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $30,739 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $10,213 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $7,079 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Fang Xu worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Xu work is $6,606. The median Fang Xu work on paper sells for $6,319 across 16 lots. The median Fang Xu painting sells for $7,079 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Fang Xu work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fang Xu work on paper is $6,319. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Fang Xu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fang Xu work on paper is $49,358. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Fang Xu's auction record?

Fang Xu's auction record is $71,228, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Fang Xu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fang-xu (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.