Song Xu (1525–1617)
Song Xu is a Chinese artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $8,804. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Song Xu sold in 2025 for $9,687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Song Xu on OpeningBid →What is a Song Xu work worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Xu work is $8,804.
The median Song Xu work on paper sells for $7,550 across 19 lots.
The median Song Xu painting sells for $11,911 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2003-01-11 |
| Paintings | 7 | $11,911‡ | $131,711‡ | — | 2021-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $7,550‡ | $24,547 | 95% | 2025-05-14 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $2,259–$11,320 | $8,096 | $17,883 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $131,711‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $24,547 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $24,176 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $18,355‡ |
‡ 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 Song Xu worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Song Xu work is $8,804. The median Song Xu work on paper sells for $7,550 across 19 lots. The median Song Xu painting sells for $11,911 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Song Xu work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Song Xu work on paper is $7,550. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Song Xu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Song Xu work on paper is $24,547.
What is Song Xu's auction record?
Song Xu's auction record is $225,206, set in 2013.
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