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# Xu Zihe (1916–1999)

## What is Xu Zihe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 156 auction results for Xu Zihe at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,281 including buyer’s premium (middle half $479–$1,739, n=7). The auction record is $49,594 for Lingyan Xiaoyai (2010, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lingyan Xiaoyai | 设色纸本 | $49,594 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2010 |
| 2 | Wanhe Songfeng, 1947 | Hanging scroll | $6,013 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Red Plum Blossoms in Snow | 设色纸本 | $5,641 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | 荷香清远图, 1988 | 绘画 | $5,179 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | Songhe tu | 设色纸本 | $4,520 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |
| 6 | Si Qing Tu, 1948 | 设色纸本 手卷 (color on paper handscroll) | $3,340 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Huangshan Songyun | 水墨纸本 | $3,272 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | Shuangqing Tu, 1996 | 绘画 | $2,779 | Shanghai Fanhua Auction | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | Spring Vitality, 1991 | Round fan fragment | $1,897 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Du Fu's Poetic Meaning, 1991 | 镜片 (lens/glass plate) | $1,581 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 15 | $1,581 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,276 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 156 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Xu Zihe is a Chinese artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,624. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Xu Zihe is recorded as sold in 2024 for $2,858; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Xu Zihe work worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Zihe work is $2,624.

The median Xu Zihe painting sells for $4,041 across 28 lots.

The median Xu Zihe work on paper sells for $3,272 across 14 lots.

The median Xu Zihe photograph sells for $1,581 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-04-20 |
| Paintings | 33 | $4,041‡ | $13,344‡ | 84.8% | 2023-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $3,272‡ | $7,088‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Photography | 6 | $1,581 | $1,581 | — | 2024-12-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,863‡ | $49,594 | — | 2024-06-08 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,051–$5,604‡ | $4,211‡ | $10,448‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,276–$3,922‡ | $3,316‡ | $7,088‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $13,344‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $10,448‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $7,088‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,504‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,581 |

‡ 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 Zihe worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xu Zihe work is $2,624. The median Xu Zihe painting sells for $4,041 across 28 lots. The median Xu Zihe work on paper sells for $3,272 across 14 lots. The median Xu Zihe photograph sells for $1,581 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Xu Zihe painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Zihe painting is $4,041. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xu Zihe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Zihe painting is $13,344. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Xu Zihe work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xu Zihe work on paper is $3,272. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Xu Zihe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Xu Zihe work on paper is $7,088. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Xu Zihe painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Xu Zihe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Xu Zihe's auction record is $49,594, set in 2010.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Xu Zihe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xu-zihe-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.