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

# Qu Xu (b. 1977)

Qu Xu is a Chinese artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $16,616.

A work by Qu Xu sold in 2022 for $48,153, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qu Xu work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qu Xu work is $16,616.

The median Qu Xu work on paper sells for $16,190 across 7 lots.

The median Qu Xu painting sells for $19,436 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $19,436 | $48,153 | — | 2022-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $16,190 | $22,572 | 77.8% | 2013-11-24 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $11,758–$31,121 | $19,436 | $48,153 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $48,153 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $41,656 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $22,572 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $18,387 |

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 Qu Xu worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qu Xu work is $16,616. The median Qu Xu work on paper sells for $16,190 across 7 lots. The median Qu Xu painting sells for $19,436 across 8 lots.

### What is Qu Xu's auction record?

Qu Xu's auction record is $48,153, set in 2022.

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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, “Qu Xu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qu-xu (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.