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

# Xiao Shufang (1911–2011)

## What is Xiao Shufang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Xiao Shufang at 11 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $547 including buyer’s premium (middle half $431–$757, n=27). The auction record is $51,791 for 南天二月花 (2018, 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 | 南天二月花, 1987年作 | 设色纸本 | $51,791 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Flowers, 1979 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $41,925 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Peony, 1976年作 | 设色纸本 | $30,720 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2012 |
| 4 | WALL IRIS, 1977 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $25,755 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | 春花兼蝶 | 设色纸本 | $14,066 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 6 | 令箭荷花, 1977 | Hanging scroll | $12,682 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | 扶桑花, 1982 | 立轴 | $11,431 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Papaver rhoeas, 1963 | Ink and color on paper | $8,143 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Flowers, 1987 | Mirror center | $6,435 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | 东北林区 镜心, 60年代 | — | $6,258 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | $3,361 |
| Paintings | 24 | $757 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $941 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $684 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Xiao Shufang is a Chinese artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,983. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xiao Shufang sold in 2026 for $8,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xiao Shufang work worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xiao Shufang work is $2,983.

The median Xiao Shufang painting sells for $3,580 across 31 lots.

The median Xiao Shufang work on paper sells for $1,268 across 12 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 | 34 | $3,580‡ | $51,791 | 91.2% | 2026-08-24 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,268‡ | $38,239‡ | 92.3% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $40,786‡ | $51,791 | — | 2020-12-04 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $513–$1,642‡ | $795‡ | $6,194‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,965–$6,875‡ | $5,827‡ | $51,791 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $472–$3,589‡ | $2,158‡ | $11,694‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $426–$2,916‡ | $640‡ | $38,274 |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $51,791 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $41,925 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $38,274 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $11,694‡ |

‡ 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 Xiao Shufang worth?

Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xiao Shufang work is $2,983. The median Xiao Shufang painting sells for $3,580 across 31 lots. The median Xiao Shufang work on paper sells for $1,268 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Xiao Shufang painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xiao Shufang painting is $3,580. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xiao Shufang's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xiao Shufang painting is $51,791.

### What is the average price of a Xiao Shufang work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xiao Shufang work on paper is $1,268. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xiao Shufang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xiao Shufang work on paper is $38,239. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Xiao Shufang painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xiao Shufang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,827, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xiao Shufang's auction record?

Xiao Shufang's auction record is $51,791, set in 2018.

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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, “Xiao Shufang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xiao-shufang (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.