Xiao Xiao
What is Xiao Xiao’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 150 auction results for Xiao Xiao at 11 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,951 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,926–$6,332, n=5). The auction record is $73,081 for 深山读书图 (2019, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 深山读书图, 1943 | 纸本 | $73,081 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | 溪山隐趣, 1915 | Hanging scroll | $16,255 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Autumn Mountain Moon Shadows | 设色纸本 | $10,709 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Hanshan with a Staff, 1941年作 | 设色纸本 | $9,798 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | Chun shen fang you | Hanging scroll | $7,590 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | 溪山古寺, 1923 | Hanging scroll | $6,332 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | 清溪隐居图, 1929年作 | 设色纸本 | $5,908 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | 幽帆远景, 1943 | 立轴 (hanging scroll) | $5,851 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2015 |
| 9 | 岩屋高士图, 1942 | Hanging scroll | $5,642 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | Lan She Ya Ji Tu | 水墨纸本 | $5,223 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $5,747 |
| Paintings | 5 | $3,866 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $4,843 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 150 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Xiao Xiao is a Chinese artist with 184 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,196. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Xiao Xiao is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,389; 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 Xiao Xiao on OpeningBid →What is a Xiao Xiao work worth?
Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xiao Xiao work is $4,196.
The median Xiao Xiao painting sells for $3,866 across 24 lots.
The median Xiao Xiao work on paper sells for $4,896 across 13 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 | 26 | $3,866‡ | $73,081 | 92.3% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $4,896‡ | $13,399‡ | 81.3% | 2024-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,697‡ | $73,081 | — | 2025-12-02 |
‡ 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 | $2,435–$5,338‡ | $4,544‡ | $5,445‡ |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $73,081 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $13,386 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $8,530‡ |
| Paintings | 2005 | $5,445‡ |
‡ 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 Xiao Xiao worth?
Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xiao Xiao work is $4,196. The median Xiao Xiao painting sells for $3,866 across 24 lots. The median Xiao Xiao work on paper sells for $4,896 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Xiao Xiao painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xiao Xiao painting is $3,866. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xiao Xiao's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xiao Xiao painting is $73,081.
What is the average price of a Xiao Xiao work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xiao Xiao work on paper is $4,896. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xiao Xiao's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xiao Xiao work on paper is $13,399. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Xiao Xiao's auction record?
Xiao Xiao's auction record is $73,081, set in 2019.
See the full Xiao Xiao record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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