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

# Xie Wuliang (1884–1964)

## What is Xie Wuliang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 145 auction results for Xie Wuliang at 12 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,160 including buyer’s premium (middle half $325–$4,898, n=13). The auction record is $119,983 for Chengdu Shibi Jia Shi (Xie Wuliang inscribed version) (2012, 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 | Chengdu Shibi Jia Shi (Xie Wuliang inscribed version) | Book | $119,983 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | Seven-character Calligraphic Couplet in Running Script, 1884 | A pair of hanging scrolls, ink on patterned paper | $80,586 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 3 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $61,290 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | 谢无量 行书 立轴 | Hanging scroll | $35,605 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Farewell Preface for Yang Weipeng, 1884 | Ink | $35,475 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | 谢无量 行书题词 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $29,540 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2015 |
| 7 | Running Script Couplet | Ink on paper | $27,010 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | 谢无量 书法中堂 （一幅） | Calligraphy scroll | $21,785 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | 行书诗 | 水墨纸本 | $21,528 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | 行书七言诗 | Ink on paper | $15,696 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 26 | $7,596 |
| Other | 20 | $6,756 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $7,226 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $7,105 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $5,485 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 145 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Xie Wuliang is a Chinese artist with 230 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,480. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xie Wuliang sold in 2024 for $13,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xie Wuliang work worth?

Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xie Wuliang work is $8,480.

The median Xie Wuliang work on paper sells for $8,161 across 92 lots.

The median Xie Wuliang painting sells for $169 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Xie Wuliang work on papers typically sell for $5,439–$24,155 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Xie Wuliang work on papers typically sell for $839–$9,187 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 1 | $169 | $169 | — | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 97 | $8,161‡ | $133,589‡ | 94.8% | 2026-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $82,472‡ | $133,589‡ | — | 2024-05-31 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,898–$10,435‡ | $9,560‡ | $133,589‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $839–$9,187‡ | $5,190‡ | $84,358‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $5,439–$24,155‡ | $11,824‡ | $80,586 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $133,589‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $84,358‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $169 |

‡ 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 Xie Wuliang worth?

Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xie Wuliang work is $8,480. The median Xie Wuliang work on paper sells for $8,161 across 92 lots. The median Xie Wuliang painting sells for $169 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Xie Wuliang work on papers typically sell for $5,439–$24,155 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Xie Wuliang work on papers typically sell for $839–$9,187 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Xie Wuliang work on paper?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xie Wuliang work on paper is $8,161. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xie Wuliang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xie Wuliang work on paper is $133,589. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Xie Wuliang work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Xie Wuliang work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,824, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Xie Wuliang work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xie Wuliang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xie Wuliang's auction record?

Xie Wuliang's auction record is $133,589, set in 2022. 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, “Xie Wuliang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xie-wuliang (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.