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

# Yong Xu (b. 1954)

Yong Xu is a Chinese artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,520. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yong Xu is recorded as sold in 2021 for $39,355; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yong Xu work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yong Xu work is $1,520.

The median Yong Xu work on paper sells for $20,092 across 3 lots.

The median Yong Xu painting sells for $436 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 | 3 | $436‡ | $10,710 | — | 2023-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $20,092‡ | $39,355‡ | — | 2021-12-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $39,355‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $10,710 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $828‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $436‡ |

‡ 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 Yong Xu worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yong Xu work is $1,520. The median Yong Xu work on paper sells for $20,092 across 3 lots. The median Yong Xu painting sells for $436 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Yong Xu's auction record is $39,355, 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, “Yong Xu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yong-xu (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.