Hsiao Chin (1935–2023)
What is Hsiao Chin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 412 auction results for Hsiao Chin at 33 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,002 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,047–$48,958, n=30). The auction record is $682,053 for Inner Light (2026, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inner Light, 1966 | Acrylic on canvas | $682,053 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | In the Depth of Darkness (Nel profondo delle Tenebre), 1935 | Acrylic on canvas | $600,094 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 3 | Pintura 5, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $323,988 | Phillips | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Volare sopra il giardino eterno, 1998 | Acrylic paint | $307,510 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | La Cometa - 5, 2002 | Acrylic | $253,630 | Bonhams | May 2025 |
| 6 | Hsiao Chin 蕭勤 | Samandhi-39 心靈之體現-39, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $226,923 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Samadhi-24, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $208,664 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Surya (Sun) Series, 1966 | Acrylic paint | $192,093 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Concerto-5 -5, 1999 | Acrylic paint | $178,837 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Heart Seal - 1, 1935 | Ink on paper | $178,765 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 203 | $20,702 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $4,929 |
| Other | 43 | $3,075 |
| Prints | 10 | $302 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 60 | $45,763 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 155 | $10,662 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $2,083 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 412 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Hsiao Chin is a Chinese artist with 658 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $12,172. 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 Hsiao Chin sold in 2026 for $323,988, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 412 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hsiao Chin work is $12,172.
The median Hsiao Chin painting sells for $19,165 across 284 lots.
The median Hsiao Chin work on paper sells for $3,024 across 53 lots.
The median Hsiao Chin print sells for $200 across 29 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hsiao Chin paintings typically sell for $7,212–$21,936 (the middle half of 149 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Hsiao Chin paintings typically sell for $34,440–$95,038 (the middle half of 67 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 34 | $200†‡ | $8,011 | 85.3% | 2024-12-12 |
| Paintings | 334 | $19,165†‡ | $682,053 | 85% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $3,024†‡ | $178,765 | 75.7% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,386† | $8,283 | — | 2024-10-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $169,623‡ | $682,053 | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hsiao Chin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $200 with 85.3% sell-through. Paintings (334 lots) median $19,165, record $682,053. A typical Hsiao Chin painting sells for around 96× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $169,623.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $159–$465†‡ | $271†‡ | $1,605 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $150–$373†‡ | $166†‡ | $8,011 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,406–$3,264†‡ | $2,276†‡ | $64,001 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 149 | $7,212–$21,936†‡ | $14,419†‡ | $127,406 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 67 | $34,440–$95,038‡ | $47,389‡ | $682,053 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $618–$1,675† | $712† | $178,765 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $2,522–$6,561†‡ | $4,485†‡ | $27,376 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $682,053 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $600,094 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $178,765 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $27,376 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $8,283 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $8,011 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,605 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,386 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hsiao Chin worth?
Across 412 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hsiao Chin work is $12,172. The median Hsiao Chin painting sells for $19,165 across 284 lots. The median Hsiao Chin work on paper sells for $3,024 across 53 lots. The median Hsiao Chin print sells for $200 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hsiao Chin paintings typically sell for $7,212–$21,936 (the middle half of 149 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Hsiao Chin paintings typically sell for $34,440–$95,038 (the middle half of 67 sold 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 the average price of a Hsiao Chin painting?
Based on 284 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hsiao Chin painting is $19,165. 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 Hsiao Chin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hsiao Chin painting is $682,053.
What is the average price of a Hsiao Chin work on paper?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hsiao Chin work on paper is $3,024. 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 Hsiao Chin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hsiao Chin work on paper is $178,765.
What is the average price of a Hsiao Chin print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hsiao Chin print is $200. 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 Hsiao Chin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hsiao Chin print is $8,011.
What is the average price of a medium Hsiao Chin painting?
Based on 149 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hsiao Chin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a large Hsiao Chin painting?
Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Hsiao Chin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $47,389, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hsiao Chin's auction record?
Hsiao Chin's auction record is $682,053, set in 2026.
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