Xu Beihong (1895–1953)
Xu Beihong is a Chinese artist with 498 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $61,267. 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 Beihong sold in 2026 for $66,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Xu Beihong on OpeningBid →What is a Xu Beihong work worth?
Across 420 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Beihong work is $61,267.
The median Xu Beihong work on paper sells for $77,355 across 305 lots.
The median Xu Beihong painting sells for $50,502 across 52 lots.
The median Xu Beihong print sells for $499 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Xu Beihong work on papers typically sell for $42,029–$246,956 (the middle half of 160 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Xu Beihong work on papers typically sell for $13,615–$60,799 (the middle half of 64 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 | 12 | $499‡ | $4,750 | 83.3% | 2025-06-08 |
| Paintings | 60 | $50,502†‡ | $3.2M | 86.7% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 347 | $77,355†‡ | $4.2M | 87.9% | 2026-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 149 | $258,970‡ | $4.2M | — | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Xu Beihong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $499 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (60 lots) median $50,502, record $3,194,068. A typical Xu Beihong painting sells for around 101× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 149 lots) the median is $258,970.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $231–$1,280‡ | $612‡ | $4,750 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,576–$148,534†‡ | $13,439†‡ | $522,978 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $2,164–$141,965‡ | $51,004‡ | $3.2M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 64 | $13,615–$60,799†‡ | $31,223†‡ | $175,086 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 160 | $42,029–$246,956‡ | $85,940‡ | $4.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $9,143–$236,132†‡ | $99,365†‡ | $1.6M |
† 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 | 2016 | $4.2M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2.3M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,298 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Xu Beihong worth?
Across 420 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Beihong work is $61,267. The median Xu Beihong work on paper sells for $77,355 across 305 lots. The median Xu Beihong painting sells for $50,502 across 52 lots. The median Xu Beihong print sells for $499 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Xu Beihong work on papers typically sell for $42,029–$246,956 (the middle half of 160 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Xu Beihong work on papers typically sell for $13,615–$60,799 (the middle half of 64 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 Beihong work on paper?
Based on 305 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Beihong work on paper is $77,355. 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 Xu Beihong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Beihong work on paper is $4,196,911.
What is the average price of a Xu Beihong painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Beihong painting is $50,502. 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 Xu Beihong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Beihong painting is $3,194,068.
What is the average price of a Xu Beihong print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Beihong print is $499. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Beihong's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Beihong print is $4,750.
What is the average price of a medium Xu Beihong work on paper?
Based on 160 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xu Beihong work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $85,940, 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 small Xu Beihong work on paper?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Xu Beihong work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $31,223, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Xu Beihong's auction record?
Xu Beihong's auction record is $4,196,911, set in 2016.
See the full Xu Beihong record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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