> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-yang-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Xu Yang (b. 1712)

Xu Yang is a Chinese artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $8,349. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xu Yang sold in 2023 for $3,301,895, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xu Yang work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Yang work is $8,349.

The median Xu Yang painting sells for $2,152 across 4 lots.

The median Xu Yang work on paper sells for $1,826,086 across 4 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 | 4 | $2,152‡ | $11,838 | — | 2025-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1.8M‡ | $55.7M‡ | — | 2023-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1.8M‡ | $55.7M‡ | — | 2023-10-07 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $55.7M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3.3M |
| Paintings | 2012 | $11,838 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,993‡ |

‡ 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 Yang worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Yang work is $8,349. The median Xu Yang painting sells for $2,152 across 4 lots. The median Xu Yang work on paper sells for $1,826,086 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Xu Yang's auction record is $55,748,352, 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 Yang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-yang-2 (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.