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

# Xu Yan (1866–1954)

Xu Yan is a Chinese artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $11,232. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xu Yan is recorded as sold in 2021 for $402,627; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xu Yan work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Yan work is $11,232.

The median Xu Yan painting sells for $11,516 across 5 lots.

The median Xu Yan work on paper sells for $665 across 3 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 | 5 | $11,516‡ | $29,951‡ | — | 2019-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $665‡ | $5,362 | 75% | 2023-06-12 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $29,951‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $20,086‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,362 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $665‡ |

‡ 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 Yan worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Yan work is $11,232. The median Xu Yan painting sells for $11,516 across 5 lots. The median Xu Yan work on paper sells for $665 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Xu Yan's auction record is $402,627, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Yan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-yan (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.