Xu Lele (b. 1955)
Xu Lele is a Chinese artist with 310 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $9,630. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Xu Lele sold in 2024 for $10,307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Lele work is $9,630.
The median Xu Lele painting sells for $10,869 across 115 lots.
The median Xu Lele work on paper sells for $15,373 across 24 lots.
The median Xu Lele photograph sells for $2,504 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Xu Lele paintings typically sell for $8,255–$21,781 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Xu Lele paintings typically sell for $3,150–$12,222 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 126 | $10,869‡ | $127,536 | 91.3% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $15,373†‡ | $413,000 | 82.8% | 2025-04-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,504‡ | $2,504‡ | — | 2025-03-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $106,736‡ | $413,000 | — | 2014-11-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $3,150–$12,222‡ | $7,136‡ | $31,516‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $8,255–$21,781‡ | $12,228‡ | $105,144‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,717–$24,621‡ | $10,592‡ | $35,734 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,526–$18,347† | $9,555† | $41,834 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $413,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $206,309 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $127,536 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $108,327 |
| Photography | 2025 | $2,504‡ |
‡ 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 Lele worth?
Across 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Lele work is $9,630. The median Xu Lele painting sells for $10,869 across 115 lots. The median Xu Lele work on paper sells for $15,373 across 24 lots. The median Xu Lele photograph sells for $2,504 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Xu Lele paintings typically sell for $8,255–$21,781 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Xu Lele paintings typically sell for $3,150–$12,222 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Xu Lele painting?
Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Lele painting is $10,869. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Lele's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Lele painting is $127,536.
What is the average price of a Xu Lele work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Lele work on paper is $15,373. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Xu Lele's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Lele work on paper is $413,000.
What is the average price of a medium Xu Lele painting?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xu Lele painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,228, 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 small Xu Lele painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Xu Lele painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,136, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Lele's auction record?
Xu Lele's auction record is $413,000, set in 2014.
See the full Xu Lele record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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