> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-shan · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Xu Shan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-shan (updated 2026-11-01).

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.