Xu Bangda (1911–2012)
What is Xu Bangda’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 261 auction results for Xu Bangda at 18 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $761 including buyer’s premium (middle half $506–$1,160, n=10). The auction record is $190,660 for Album of Poetic Scenery (2024, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Album of Poetic Scenery | Ink and color on paper | $190,660 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Lin Wang Ruoshui Hua Shi Shuang Yuan, 1935 | Hanging scroll | $134,748 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | FISHING IN THE COUNTRYSIDE, 1938 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $96,717 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Landscape Inpired by Tang Sentiments, 1911 | Ink | $95,857 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Misty Pine Mountains, 1911 | Ink | $79,881 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | Landscape, 1938 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $67,724 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| 7 | 秋林远黛, 1982 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $62,128 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Pines in Misty Ravines, 1940 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $61,252 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | 山川浑厚图, 1947年作 | 设色纸本 | $32,661 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | PORTRAIT, 1939 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $25,806 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 29 | $4,549 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $2,875 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,276 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,420 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $2,023 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 261 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Xu Bangda is a Chinese artist with 349 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,392. 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 Xu Bangda is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,420; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Bangda work is $3,392.
The median Xu Bangda work on paper sells for $4,313 across 119 lots.
The median Xu Bangda painting sells for $2,923 across 22 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Xu Bangda work on papers typically sell for $1,900–$10,002 (the middle half of 86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $2,923‡ | $88,962‡ | — | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 124 | $4,313‡ | $1.5M‡ | 96% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $122,363‡ | $1.5M‡ | — | 2024-06-19 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $1,394–$4,923‡ | $2,378‡ | $46,260‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $417–$6,092‡ | $2,923‡ | $88,962‡ |
‡ 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) | 6 | $1,613–$3,181‡ | $2,420‡ | $190,660 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $1,900–$10,002‡ | $3,542‡ | $95,857 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,830–$122,417‡ | $10,823‡ | $1.5M‡ |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $1.5M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $266,886‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $88,962‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $46,260‡ |
‡ 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 Xu Bangda worth?
Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Bangda work is $3,392. The median Xu Bangda work on paper sells for $4,313 across 119 lots. The median Xu Bangda painting sells for $2,923 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Xu Bangda work on papers typically sell for $1,900–$10,002 (the middle half of 86 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 Xu Bangda work on paper?
Based on 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Bangda work on paper is $4,313. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Bangda's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Bangda work on paper is $1,512,355. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Xu Bangda painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Bangda painting is $2,923. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Bangda's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Bangda painting is $88,962. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Xu Bangda work on paper?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xu Bangda work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,542, 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 large Xu Bangda work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Xu Bangda work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,823, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Bangda's auction record?
Xu Bangda's auction record is $1,512,355, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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