Xu Qu (b. 1978)
Xu Qu is a Chinese artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $19,840. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Xu Qu is recorded as sold in 2023 for $21,112; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Xu Qu on OpeningBid →What is a Xu Qu work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Qu work is $19,840.
The median Xu Qu painting sells for $21,864 across 12 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 | 13 | $21,864‡ | $80,046 | 92.3% | 2026-06-16 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $12,377–$32,052‡ | $21,864‡ | $80,046 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $80,046 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $54,075 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Xu Qu worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Qu work is $19,840. The median Xu Qu painting sells for $21,864 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Xu Qu painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Qu painting is $21,864. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Qu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Qu painting is $80,046.
What is the average price of a large Xu Qu painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Xu Qu painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $21,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Qu's auction record?
Xu Qu's auction record is $80,046, set in 2017.
See the full Xu Qu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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