Shan Xiaotian (1921–1987)
What is Shan Xiaotian’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Shan Xiaotian at 7 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,576 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,290–$1,969, n=5). The auction record is $41,239 for 单晓天刻田黄石古兽钮闲章 (2019, Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 单晓天刻田黄石古兽钮闲章, 1962年作 | Tianhuang stone | $41,239 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | 单晓天、徐琢、陈茗屋刻青田石章六方 | Qingtians stone seals | $2,524 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2010 |
| 3 | 单孝天 刻象牙章三方 | 尺 | $2,398 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jan 2007 |
| 4 | 单晓天刻青田石闲章 | Qingtianshan stone | $1,969 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | 单晓天刻青田石闲章 | Qingtians stone seal | $1,969 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | 单晓天刻青田石邓怀农、陈盘根自用印二方, 1940年作 | Qingtian stone | $1,576 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | 单晓天刻青田石闲章 | Qingtians stone seal | $1,290 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Seal for Ma Guoquan, 1959 | Seal | $952 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | 单晓天等刻青田石章二方 | Qingtians stone | $820 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2009 |
| 10 | 凌虚 单晓天 1947年作 书法、印章 成扇, 1947 | 书法、印章 成扇 (Calligraphy and seals on a finished fan) | $632 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $1,773 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,969 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Shan Xiaotian is a Chinese artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,576.
A work by Shan Xiaotian sold in 2025 for $1,969, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shan Xiaotian on OpeningBid →What is a Shan Xiaotian work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shan Xiaotian work is $1,576.
The median Shan Xiaotian work on paper sells for $174 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $174 | $174 | — | 2026-08-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | — | 2013-12-16 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $174 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shan Xiaotian worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shan Xiaotian work is $1,576. The median Shan Xiaotian work on paper sells for $174 across 2 lots.
What is Shan Xiaotian's auction record?
Shan Xiaotian's auction record is $41,239, set in 2019.
See the full Shan Xiaotian record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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