> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xie-zhiliu-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Xie Zhi-liu (1910–1997)

## What is Xie Zhi-liu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 199 auction results for Xie Zhi-liu at 21 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,701 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,172–$19,299, n=28). The auction record is $415,157 for RUNNING STREAMS FROM THE PINE HILL (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUNNING STREAMS FROM THE PINE HILL, 1990 | Ink and colour on paper | $415,157 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Pavilion by Verdant Mountain, 1987 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $388,675 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | WHITE LOTUS Scroll | Ink and colour on paper | $371,456 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 4 | Spring Pear Blossoms, 1955年作 | 设色纸本 | $309,094 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | 萬山蒼翠冊 | Ink and colour on paper, album of 10 leaves | $308,173 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | CAMELLIA AND BUTTERFLY | Ink and colour on paper | $218,940 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 7 | Summer Mountains, 1984 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $194,635 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | 西域降灵图 | 设色纸本 | $144,649 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |
| 9 | PINE, 1978 | Ink and colour on paper | $131,364 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 10 | Boating in Mist, 1959 | Ink and color on paper | $124,810 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $26,147 |
| Other | 15 | $23,463 |
| Works on paper | 42 | $20,651 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $42,064 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $23,704 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $20,651 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 199 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Xie Zhi-liu is a Chinese artist with 262 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $19,705. 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 Xie Zhi-liu sold in 2026 for $66,164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xie Zhi-liu work worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xie Zhi-liu work is $19,705.

The median Xie Zhi-liu work on paper sells for $18,112 across 68 lots.

The median Xie Zhi-liu painting sells for $20,906 across 46 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Xie Zhi-liu work on papers typically sell for $6,391–$52,567 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Xie Zhi-liu paintings typically sell for $5,301–$67,860 (the middle half of 21 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-12-25 |
| Paintings | 47 | $20,906‡ | $388,675 | 97.9% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 72 | $18,112†‡ | $415,157 | 94.4% | 2026-07-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | — | 2011-12-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $206,788‡ | $749,476‡ | — | 2025-12-06 |

† 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) | 9 | $7,871–$42,073‡ | $20,131‡ | $71,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $5,301–$67,860‡ | $30,591‡ | $124,810 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $815–$53,915‡ | $35,960‡ | $388,675 |

‡ 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) | 7 | $10,181–$28,083‡ | $11,132‡ | $35,187‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $6,391–$52,567‡ | $20,405‡ | $415,157 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,417–$117,031†‡ | $26,341†‡ | $371,456 |

† 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 | 2005 | $415,157 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $388,675 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $371,456 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $124,810 |

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 Zhi-liu worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xie Zhi-liu work is $19,705. The median Xie Zhi-liu work on paper sells for $18,112 across 68 lots. The median Xie Zhi-liu painting sells for $20,906 across 46 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Xie Zhi-liu work on papers typically sell for $6,391–$52,567 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Xie Zhi-liu paintings typically sell for $5,301–$67,860 (the middle half of 21 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 Xie Zhi-liu work on paper?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xie Zhi-liu work on paper is $18,112. 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 Xie Zhi-liu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xie Zhi-liu work on paper is $415,157.

### What is the average price of a Xie Zhi-liu painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xie Zhi-liu painting is $20,906. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xie Zhi-liu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xie Zhi-liu painting is $388,675.

### What is the average price of a medium Xie Zhi-liu work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xie Zhi-liu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,405, 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 Zhi-liu painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xie Zhi-liu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,591, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xie Zhi-liu's auction record?

Xie Zhi-liu's auction record is $749,476, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.