Yuan Xilian
Yuan Xilian is a Chinese artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,868. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yuan Xilian sold in 2025 for $3,211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yuan Xilian on OpeningBid →What is a Yuan Xilian work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Xilian work is $1,868.
The median Yuan Xilian work on paper sells for $2,219 across 8 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,219‡ | $9,487‡ | — | 2025-10-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,630–$3,358‡ | $2,544‡ | $9,487‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $9,487‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,358 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yuan Xilian worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yuan Xilian work is $1,868. The median Yuan Xilian work on paper sells for $2,219 across 8 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Yuan Xilian's auction record?
Yuan Xilian's auction record is $9,487, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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