Xu Shichang (1855–1939)
What is Xu Shichang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 324 auction results for Xu Shichang at 26 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,331 including buyer’s premium (middle half $665–$3,477, n=29). The auction record is $65,618 for Guiyun Lou Ti Hua Shi (2025, Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guiyun Lou Ti Hua Shi | Album leaf | $65,618 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN XINGSHU | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $51,583 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | 行书七言对联 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $46,888 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | Calligraphy after Su Shi, 1855 | Ink | $32,251 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | 行書「荷塘思源」 | Ink on paper | $29,045 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Album of Flowers, 1855 | Ink and colour on silk | $27,402 | Bonhams | May 2015 |
| 7 | 徐世昌 行书七言联 立轴 | Hanging scroll | $25,269 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | 荷塘思源 | 行书「荷塘思源」 镜心 | $24,834 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | 徐世昌 行书五言联 对联 | 水墨纸本 | $24,098 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | CALLIGRAPHY IN REGULAR SCRIPT | 楷書「功成名遂身退天之道」 | Ink on paper | $23,753 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $6,190 |
| Works on paper | 36 | $4,618 |
| Other | 47 | $3,117 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $6,573 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $3,206 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,331 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 324 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Xu Shichang is a Chinese artist with 434 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,855. 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 Shichang sold in 2026 for $4,210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Xu Shichang on OpeningBid →What is a Xu Shichang work worth?
Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Shichang work is $3,855.
The median Xu Shichang work on paper sells for $5,109 across 116 lots.
The median Xu Shichang painting sells for $2,627 across 17 lots.
The median Xu Shichang print sells for $810 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Xu Shichang work on papers typically sell for $2,461–$15,959 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Xu Shichang work on papers typically sell for $1,398–$6,457 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $810 | $810 | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 18 | $2,627‡ | $22,653 | 94.4% | 2026-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 117 | $5,109†‡ | $140,527‡ | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2013-12-17 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2004-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $46,888‡ | $140,527‡ | — | 2025-12-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Xu Shichang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $810. Paintings (18 lots) median $2,627, record $22,653. A typical Xu Shichang painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $46,888.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,752–$3,938‡ | $3,454‡ | $4,637‡ |
‡ 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) | 7 | $1,764–$3,743‡ | $3,117‡ | $27,402 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1,398–$6,457‡ | $3,214‡ | $19,269 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 65 | $2,461–$15,959†‡ | $6,592†‡ | $140,527‡ |
† 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 | 2013 | $140,527‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $53,837 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $22,653 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,172 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $810 |
‡ 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 Shichang worth?
Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Shichang work is $3,855. The median Xu Shichang work on paper sells for $5,109 across 116 lots. The median Xu Shichang painting sells for $2,627 across 17 lots. The median Xu Shichang print sells for $810 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Xu Shichang work on papers typically sell for $2,461–$15,959 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Xu Shichang work on papers typically sell for $1,398–$6,457 (the middle half of 28 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 Shichang work on paper?
Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Shichang work on paper is $5,109. 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 Shichang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Shichang work on paper is $140,527. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Xu Shichang painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Shichang painting is $2,627. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Shichang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Shichang painting is $22,653.
What is the average price of a large Xu Shichang work on paper?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Xu Shichang work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,592, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Xu Shichang work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xu Shichang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Shichang's auction record?
Xu Shichang's auction record is $140,527, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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