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# Xu Yuanbai (1892–1957)

Xu Yuanbai is a Chinese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,959. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xu Yuanbai sold in 2025 for $10,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xu Yuanbai work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Yuanbai work is $3,959.

The median Xu Yuanbai work on paper sells for $4,036 across 6 lots.

The median Xu Yuanbai painting sells for $2,985 across 2 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 | 2 | $2,985‡ | $3,959 | — | 2025-03-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $4,036‡ | $17,635 | — | 2026-06-10 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $17,635 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,887 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,959 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,011‡ |

‡ 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 Yuanbai worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Yuanbai work is $3,959. The median Xu Yuanbai work on paper sells for $4,036 across 6 lots. The median Xu Yuanbai painting sells for $2,985 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Xu Yuanbai's auction record is $17,635, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.