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

# Xu San'geng (1826–1890)

## What is Xu San'geng’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 285 auction results for Xu San'geng at 19 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,428 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,387–$29,432, n=63). The auction record is $348,634 for Seal for Xu Zhongchi carved by Xu Sangeng in Shoushan yellow stone (2025, China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seal for Xu Zhongchi carved by Xu Sangeng in Shoushan yellow stone | Shoushan yellow stone (Shanyandhuang) | $348,634 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | 晴窗一日几回看 | Shoushan Fuyong stone seal | $198,648 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2025 |
| 3 | Standard Script Calligraphy, 1826 | Hanging scrolls | $132,225 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | 清•徐三庚刻寿山石印, 1885 | Shoushan stone seal | $118,182 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | 清·徐三庚刻寿山石闲章, 1874年作 | Shoushan stone seal | $117,302 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | 家在梁溪深处 | Qingtian stone seal | $104,886 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2025 |
| 7 | 清·徐三庚刻古兽钮寿山芙蓉徐仲篪自用印, Qing dynasty | Shoushan 'Furong' stone | $94,545 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | 清 徐三庚 田黄兽钮方印, Qing dynasty | Tianhuang seal with animal knob | $90,160 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | 与倪高士同邑 | Qingtian stone seal | $80,735 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 神妙欲到秋毫颠 | Engraving/print (carved by Xu Sangeng for Qin Zuyong) | $150,742 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $15,320 |
| Other | 88 | $10,088 |
| Prints | 9 | $8,727 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $11,233 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $9,847 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 285 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Xu San'geng is a Chinese artist with 321 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $10,330. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xu San'geng sold in 2026 for $25,365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xu San'geng work worth?

Across 285 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu San'geng work is $10,330.

The median Xu San'geng work on paper sells for $16,930 across 20 lots.

The median Xu San'geng sculpture sells for $5,731 across 16 lots.

The median Xu San'geng print sells for $8,727 across 13 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 | 13 | $8,727 | $150,742 | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2019-03-23 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $16,930‡ | $458,872‡ | 83.3% | 2024-12-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $5,731‡ | $39,561‡ | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $132,225‡ | $458,872‡ | — | 2025-06-07 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $9,680–$92,207‡ | $18,494‡ | $458,872‡ |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $458,872‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $150,742 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $132,225 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $39,561‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $34,909 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $30,077 |

‡ 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 San'geng worth?

Across 285 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu San'geng work is $10,330. The median Xu San'geng work on paper sells for $16,930 across 20 lots. The median Xu San'geng sculpture sells for $5,731 across 16 lots. The median Xu San'geng print sells for $8,727 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Xu San'geng work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu San'geng work on paper is $16,930. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu San'geng work on paper is $458,872. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Xu San'geng sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu San'geng sculpture is $5,731. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xu San'geng's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu San'geng sculpture is $39,561. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Xu San'geng print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu San'geng print is $8,727.

### What is Xu San'geng's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu San'geng print is $150,742.

### What is the average price of a large Xu San'geng work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Xu San'geng work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $18,494, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xu San'geng's auction record?

Xu San'geng's auction record is $458,872, set in 2020. 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 San'geng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-sangeng (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.