Kangxi (1654–1722)
Kangxi is a Chinese artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $52,647. 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 Kangxi sold in 2025 for $57,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kangxi on OpeningBid →What is a Kangxi work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kangxi work is $52,647.
The median Kangxi work on paper sells for $83,292 across 34 lots.
The median Kangxi print sells for $6,546 across 1 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 | 1 | $6,546‡ | $6,546‡ | — | 2023-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $83,292‡ | $5.3M | — | 2026-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $305,348†‡ | $5.3M | — | 2023-02-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 13 | $2,755–$240,381‡ | $84,239‡ | $379,463‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $19,677–$330,950‡ | $97,326‡ | $5M‡ |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $5.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $5M‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,546‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kangxi worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kangxi work is $52,647. The median Kangxi work on paper sells for $83,292 across 34 lots. The median Kangxi print sells for $6,546 across 1 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 Kangxi work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kangxi work on paper is $83,292. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kangxi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kangxi work on paper is $5,348,050.
What is the average price of a large Kangxi work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kangxi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $97,326, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Kangxi work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kangxi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $84,239, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kangxi's auction record?
Kangxi's auction record is $5,348,050, set in 2018.
See the full Kangxi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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