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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Lin Xi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-xi (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.