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# Kong Xiaoyu

## What is Kong Xiaoyu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 287 auction results for Kong Xiaoyu at 16 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $913 including buyer’s premium (middle half $393–$2,272, n=18). The auction record is $53,208 for 花果清供图 (2019, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 花果清供图, 1948 | Painting | $53,208 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | 大富贵亦寿考 | 设色纸本 | $38,051 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 3 | 岁朝清供, 1943 | Hanging scroll | $31,649 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | New Year Offerings, 1947 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $17,974 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | 清供图·隶书, 1939年作 | 设色纸本 | $15,763 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | 清供 四屏镜心 | 设色纸本 | $15,236 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | New Year Offerings | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $12,976 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | 博古花卉, 1972 | 立轴 | $11,776 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | 鹤寿延年, 1949年作 | 设色纸本 | $10,815 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2018 |
| 10 | Danfeng Shuangmao, 1945 | Hanging scroll | $10,286 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 36 | $3,199 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,738 |
| Paintings | 8 | $1,609 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,997 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $1,738 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $741 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 287 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kong Xiaoyu is a Chinese artist with 352 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,882. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kong Xiaoyu sold in 2026 for $17,974, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kong Xiaoyu work worth?

Across 287 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kong Xiaoyu work is $2,882.

The median Kong Xiaoyu painting sells for $2,490 across 29 lots.

The median Kong Xiaoyu work on paper sells for $2,868 across 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-11-29 |
| Paintings | 33 | $2,490‡ | $53,208 | 87.9% | 2026-04-25 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $2,868‡ | $17,974 | — | 2026-09-15 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2018-12-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $45,630‡ | $115,919‡ | — | 2024-06-29 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $569–$7,246‡ | $2,454‡ | $28,460‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $688–$5,110‡ | $1,509‡ | $17,974 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $53,208 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $28,460‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $17,974 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,921 |

‡ 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 Kong Xiaoyu worth?

Across 287 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kong Xiaoyu work is $2,882. The median Kong Xiaoyu painting sells for $2,490 across 29 lots. The median Kong Xiaoyu work on paper sells for $2,868 across 23 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Kong Xiaoyu painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kong Xiaoyu painting is $2,490. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kong Xiaoyu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kong Xiaoyu painting is $53,208.

### What is the average price of a Kong Xiaoyu work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kong Xiaoyu work on paper is $2,868. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kong Xiaoyu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kong Xiaoyu work on paper is $17,974.

### What is the average price of a medium Kong Xiaoyu painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kong Xiaoyu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,454, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kong Xiaoyu's auction record?

Kong Xiaoyu's auction record is $115,919, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kong Xiaoyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kong-xiaoyu-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.