> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ren-xiong · updated 2026-11-02

# Ren Xiong (1820–1857)

## What is Ren Xiong’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 120 auction results for Ren Xiong at 12 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,292 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,880–$17,978, n=10). The auction record is $736,516 for Drinking Cards with Illustrations of Daoist Immortals (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drinking Cards with Illustrations of Daoist Immortals, 1823 | Ink | $736,516 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Landscapes, Figures, Flowers and Birds, 1823 | Ink | $226,686 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Zhong Kui Drunk, 1857年作 | 水墨纸本 | $201,702 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2010 |
| 4 | Peonies and Butterflies, 1854 | Ink and color on paper | $199,258 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Landscapes, 1820 | Burlap | $128,938 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Auspicious Birds Visiting the Garden, 1855 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $97,386 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | 百花卷, 1850年作 | 设色绢本 | $90,770 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 8 | Iris and Ducks, 1933 | Ink and colour on paper | $80,724 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | ENTWINED TREES, 1849 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $64,506 | Sotheby's | Apr 2009 |
| 10 | Lofty Scholars, 1852 | Ink and color on paper | $46,804 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 24 | $17,243 |
| Other | 14 | $2,573 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $19,062 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $17,549 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $7,385 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 120 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ren Xiong is a Chinese artist with 146 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $8,580. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ren Xiong sold in 2026 for $9,938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ren Xiong work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ren Xiong work worth?

Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ren Xiong work is $8,580.

The median Ren Xiong work on paper sells for $17,243 across 34 lots.

The median Ren Xiong painting sells for $5,118 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $5,118‡ | $13,213‡ | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $17,243‡ | $736,516 | 91.9% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $339,182‡ | $848,257‡ | — | 2024-11-27 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $22,007–$202,249 | $79,890 | $736,516 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,979–$55,139‡ | $9,938‡ | $165,292‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $9,985–$44,379‡ | $17,549‡ | $201,702 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $736,516 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $226,686 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $13,213‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $11,561‡ |

‡ 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 Ren Xiong worth?

Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ren Xiong work is $8,580. The median Ren Xiong work on paper sells for $17,243 across 34 lots. The median Ren Xiong painting sells for $5,118 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ren Xiong work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ren Xiong work on paper is $17,243. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ren Xiong's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ren Xiong work on paper is $736,516.

### What is the average price of a Ren Xiong painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ren Xiong painting is $5,118. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ren Xiong's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ren Xiong painting is $13,213. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Ren Xiong work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ren Xiong work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $17,549, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ren Xiong's auction record?

Ren Xiong's auction record is $848,257, set in 2017. 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, “Ren Xiong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ren-xiong (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.