Xu Jian (1712–1789)
Xu Jian is a Chinese artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,995. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Xu Jian sold in 2024 for $24,674, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Xu Jian on OpeningBid →What is a Xu Jian work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Jian work is $2,995.
The median Xu Jian work on paper sells for $13,262 across 6 lots.
The median Xu Jian print sells for $261,240 across 2 lots.
The median Xu Jian painting sells for $171 across 1 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 | 2 | $261,240‡ | $261,240‡ | — | 2023-12-12 |
| Paintings | 1 | $171 | $171 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $13,262‡ | $24,674 | — | 2024-11-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Xu Jian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $261,240. Paintings (1 lots) median $171, record $171.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $261,240‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $24,674 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $13,750 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $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 Jian worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Jian work is $2,995. The median Xu Jian work on paper sells for $13,262 across 6 lots. The median Xu Jian print sells for $261,240 across 2 lots. The median Xu Jian painting sells for $171 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Jian's auction record?
Xu Jian's auction record is $261,240, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Xu Jian record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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