> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-xuetao-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Wang Xuetao (1903–1982)

## What is Wang Xuetao’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,633 auction results for Wang Xuetao at 33 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,666 including buyer’s premium (middle half $633–$6,126, n=198). The auction record is $423,795 for Flowers, Birds, and Insects (2021, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flowers, Birds, and Insects | Ink and color on paper | $423,795 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Parrot | 设色纸本 | $340,971 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| 3 | 月月见喜 | 设色纸本 | $286,767 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Twelve Albums of Flowers and Birds, 1957 | Ink and color on paper | $262,853 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Flowers and Animals | Ink and colour on paper, set of four, framed | $256,817 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Si Xi Tu | 设色纸本 | $243,072 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | 王雪涛 花鸟 四屏镜框 | Four-panel screen | $210,438 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | May 2016 |
| 8 | 锦鸡芙蓉图 | 设色纸本 | $200,494 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | 大庆, 1947 | 设色绢本 (color on silk) | $193,287 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | Flowers Scroll, 1962 | Ink and colour on paper | $178,668 | Christie's | May 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 239 | $8,138 |
| Paintings | 147 | $6,479 |
| Works on paper | 89 | $6,003 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $31,702 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 231 | $8,418 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $3,260 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,633 results from 33 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wang Xuetao is a Chinese artist with 2,194 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $11,507. 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 Wang Xuetao sold in 2026 for $13,925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Xuetao work worth?

Across 1,633 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Xuetao work is $11,507.

The median Wang Xuetao painting sells for $11,927 across 464 lots.

The median Wang Xuetao work on paper sells for $11,396 across 188 lots.

The median Wang Xuetao photograph sells for $17,166 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Xuetao paintings typically sell for $6,677–$35,523 (the middle half of 204 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Xuetao work on papers typically sell for $3,252–$27,359 (the middle half of 106 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | — | — | 33.3% | 2013-09-08 |
| Paintings | 480 | $11,927†‡ | $913,654‡ | 96.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 196 | $11,396†‡ | $1.2M‡ | 95.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-07-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $17,166 | $17,166 | — | 2022-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 69 | $163,359‡ | $1.5M‡ | — | 2025-12-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $1,304–$13,946‡ | $5,478‡ | $101,530‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 204 | $6,677–$35,523†‡ | $16,327†‡ | $201,819‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $17,725–$150,502‡ | $52,375‡ | $913,654‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $2,048–$12,985‡ | $6,864‡ | $358,908‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 106 | $3,252–$27,359‡ | $12,987‡ | $423,795 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $7,705–$52,277†‡ | $20,946†‡ | $1.2M‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2020 | $1.2M‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $913,654‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $423,795 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $346,518‡ |
| Photography | 2022 | $17,166 |

‡ 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 Wang Xuetao worth?

Across 1,633 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Xuetao work is $11,507. The median Wang Xuetao painting sells for $11,927 across 464 lots. The median Wang Xuetao work on paper sells for $11,396 across 188 lots. The median Wang Xuetao photograph sells for $17,166 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Xuetao paintings typically sell for $6,677–$35,523 (the middle half of 204 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Wang Xuetao work on papers typically sell for $3,252–$27,359 (the middle half of 106 sold 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 Wang Xuetao painting?

Based on 464 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Xuetao painting is $11,927. 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 Wang Xuetao's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Xuetao painting is $913,654. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Wang Xuetao work on paper?

Based on 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Xuetao work on paper is $11,396. 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 Wang Xuetao's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Xuetao work on paper is $1,193,067. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Wang Xuetao painting?

Based on 204 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Xuetao painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Wang Xuetao work on paper?

Based on 106 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Xuetao work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,987, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Xuetao's auction record?

Wang Xuetao's auction record is $1,538,130, set in 2012. 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, “Wang Xuetao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-xuetao-2 (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.