Xu Shan (b. 1946)
Xu Shan is a Chinese artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,017. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Xu Shan is recorded as sold in 2021 for $3,925; 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 Shan on OpeningBid →What is a Xu Shan work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Shan work is $1,017.
The median Xu Shan painting sells for $1,483 across 8 lots.
The median Xu Shan work on paper sells for $2,062 across 2 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 | 8 | $1,483‡ | $57,735 | — | 2020-01-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,062‡ | $3,925‡ | — | 2025-10-15 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $776–$5,215‡ | $3,152‡ | $57,735 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $57,735 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $5,346‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,925‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $200 |
‡ 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 Shan worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Shan work is $1,017. The median Xu Shan painting sells for $1,483 across 8 lots. The median Xu Shan work on paper sells for $2,062 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Shan's auction record?
Xu Shan's auction record is $57,735, set in 2020.
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