> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-ben · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Xu Ben auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-ben (updated 2026-11-01).

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.