Xu Ben (b. 1335)
Xu Ben is a Chinese artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $5,429. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Xu Ben is recorded as sold in 2019 for $330,390; 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 Xu Ben on OpeningBid →What is a Xu Ben work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Ben work is $5,429.
The median Xu Ben work on paper sells for $44,595 across 9 lots.
The median Xu Ben painting sells for $331 across 2 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 | 2 | $331‡ | $492‡ | — | 2019-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $44,595‡ | $330,390‡ | 90% | 2019-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $302,704‡ | $330,390‡ | — | 2019-12-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $330,390‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $302,704‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $492‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $171‡ |
‡ 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 Ben worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Ben work is $5,429. The median Xu Ben work on paper sells for $44,595 across 9 lots. The median Xu Ben painting sells for $331 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Ben's auction record?
Xu Ben's auction record is $330,390, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Xu Ben record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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