> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-jian · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Xu Jian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-jian (updated 2026-11-02).

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.