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

# Xu Bing (b. 1955)

Xu Bing is a Chinese artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $82,662. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xu Bing sold in 2021 for $112,267, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xu Bing work worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Bing work is $82,662.

The median Xu Bing work on paper sells for $107,868 across 35 lots.

The median Xu Bing print sells for $48,463 across 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 30 | $48,463‡ | $750,000 | 83.3% | 2023-10-24 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $107,868‡ | $448,400 | 89.7% | 2026-02-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $188,065‡ | $976,513 | — | 2021-12-02 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $59,765–$109,966‡ | $87,462‡ | $750,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,507–$31,041‡ | $12,380‡ | $57,150 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $21,946–$71,717 | $43,361 | $126,450 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $28,638–$40,521‡ | $33,273‡ | $61,142 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $103,223–$273,360‡ | $190,161‡ | $432,395‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $750,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $448,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $432,395‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $126,450 |

‡ 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 Bing worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Bing work is $82,662. The median Xu Bing work on paper sells for $107,868 across 35 lots. The median Xu Bing print sells for $48,463 across 25 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Xu Bing work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Bing work on paper is $107,868. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xu Bing's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Bing work on paper is $448,400.

### What is the average price of a Xu Bing print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Bing print is $48,463. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xu Bing's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Bing print is $750,000.

### What is the average price of a large Xu Bing work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Xu Bing work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $190,161, 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 Xu Bing print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xu Bing print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xu Bing's auction record?

Xu Bing's auction record is $976,513, set in 2008.

---

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 Bing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-bing (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.