Xu Xiutang (b. 1937)
What is Xu Xiutang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 108 auction results for Xu Xiutang at 11 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,710 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,132–$10,411, n=14). The auction record is $199,701 for Four Seasons Beauty Vase (2012, Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Seasons Beauty Vase | Duan ni (purple clay) | $199,701 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | May 2012 |
| 2 | Gong Chun at Work, 1937 | Yixing model | $37,500 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | Dragon's Son, 1937 | Compressed Yixing teapot and cover | $35,000 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Gongchun style teapot sculpture | Sculpture | $22,464 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | 灵豹壶 | 紫泥 (purple clay) | $21,729 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | Nov 2011 |
| 6 | Three-legged phoenix-head teapot | Ceramic (Zisha/purple clay) | $17,197 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | 乐天乐地塑像 | 紫砂 | $16,153 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Leather Pot, mid-1980s | Purple clay (Zini) | $15,697 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | May 2014 |
| 9 | Leather Pot | Leather | $15,697 | Beijing Hanhai Auction (北京翰海拍卖) | May 2014 |
| 10 | 究竟, 1994 | — | $14,753 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Jun 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $10,331 |
| Sculpture | 15 | $9,844 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $10,577 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 108 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Xu Xiutang is a Chinese artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $9,446. 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 Xiutang sold in 2026 for $10,991, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Xu Xiutang on OpeningBid →What is a Xu Xiutang work worth?
Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Xiutang work is $9,446.
The median Xu Xiutang sculpture sells for $11,191 across 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 38 | $11,191†‡ | $50,891‡ | 97.4% | 2026-05-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $47,080‡ | $199,701 | — | 2019-03-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $4,651–$21,691‡ | $12,666‡ | $43,269‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $50,891‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $43,269‡ |
‡ 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 Xiutang worth?
Across 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Xiutang work is $9,446. The median Xu Xiutang sculpture sells for $11,191 across 37 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 Xiutang sculpture?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Xiutang sculpture is $11,191. 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 Xiutang's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Xiutang sculpture is $50,891. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Xu Xiutang sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Xu Xiutang sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Xu Xiutang's auction record?
Xu Xiutang's auction record is $199,701, set in 2012.
See the full Xu Xiutang record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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