Lin Xi (b. 1961)
Lin Xi is a Chinese artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $13,569. 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 Lin Xi sold in 2025 for $38,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lin Xi on OpeningBid →What is a Lin Xi work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Xi work is $13,569.
The median Lin Xi work on paper sells for $13,981 across 11 lots.
The median Lin Xi painting sells for $8,201 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $8,201†‡ | $16,180 | 75% | 2023-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $13,981 | $38,970 | — | 2025-05-30 |
† 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) | 8 | $11,156–$30,960 | $14,308 | $38,970 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $38,970 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $35,798 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $16,180 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $8,201‡ |
‡ 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 Lin Xi worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Xi work is $13,569. The median Lin Xi work on paper sells for $13,981 across 11 lots. The median Lin Xi painting sells for $8,201 across 3 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 Lin Xi work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lin Xi work on paper is $13,981.
What is Lin Xi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lin Xi work on paper is $38,970.
What is Lin Xi's auction record?
Lin Xi's auction record is $38,970, set in 2025.
See the full Lin Xi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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