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

# Xu Wentao

Xu Wentao is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $16,861. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xu Wentao is recorded as sold in 2012 for $21,257; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xu Wentao work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Wentao work is $16,861.

The median Xu Wentao painting sells for $19,282 across 5 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 | 9 | $19,282‡ | $25,777 | 55.6% | 2016-11-27 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $25,777 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $21,257‡ |

‡ 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 Wentao worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Wentao work is $16,861. The median Xu Wentao painting sells for $19,282 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xu Wentao's auction record?

Xu Wentao's auction record is $25,777, set in 2010.

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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 Wentao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-wentao (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.