Xia Xiaowan (b. 1959)
Xia Xiaowan is a Chinese artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $66,686. 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 Xia Xiaowan is recorded as sold in 2024 for $204,812; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Xia Xiaowan on OpeningBid →What is a Xia Xiaowan work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xia Xiaowan work is $66,686.
The median Xia Xiaowan painting sells for $82,598 across 18 lots.
The median Xia Xiaowan work on paper sells for $41,192 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $82,598†‡ | $650,651 | — | 2024-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $41,192‡ | $75,577‡ | — | 2018-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $203,418‡ | $650,651 | — | 2024-12-09 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $54,194–$162,329†‡ | $81,332†‡ | $474,986‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $53,361–$198,188‡ | $93,301‡ | $375,979 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $650,651 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $474,986‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $75,577‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $6,807‡ |
‡ 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 Xia Xiaowan worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xia Xiaowan work is $66,686. The median Xia Xiaowan painting sells for $82,598 across 18 lots. The median Xia Xiaowan work on paper sells for $41,192 across 2 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 Xia Xiaowan painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xia Xiaowan painting is $82,598. 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 Xia Xiaowan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xia Xiaowan painting is $650,651.
What is Xia Xiaowan's auction record?
Xia Xiaowan's auction record is $650,651, set in 2011.
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