> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zeng-xi-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Zeng Xi (1861–1930)

## What is Zeng Xi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 279 auction results for Zeng Xi at 14 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,267 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,320–$4,765, n=14). The auction record is $120,177 for ZENG XI (1861-1930) (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZENG XI (1861-1930) | Ink on paper | $120,177 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Calligraphy Couplet in Kaishu, 1922 | Ink on gold-flecked red paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $100,562 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | 仿古山水, 1925 | 设色纸本 | $44,180 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | 楷书十二言联, 1927 | Hanging scroll | $24,006 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | 仿二石山水, 1923 | 设色纸本 | $17,993 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | 行书《论画》 | 水墨纸本 | $13,104 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | 寒林高仕 | Hanging scroll | $12,163 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2018 |
| 8 | 隶书五言联, 1921 | 隶书五言联 立轴 | $11,431 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | 楷书五言联 （二轴） | 纸本 | $10,113 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | 楷书八言联 对联 | 洒金纸本 | $9,583 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 41 | $7,220 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $4,621 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $7,392 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $6,640 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 279 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zeng Xi is a Chinese artist with 342 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $7,220. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zeng Xi sold in 2025 for $24,006, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zeng Xi work worth?

Across 279 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zeng Xi work is $7,220.

The median Zeng Xi work on paper sells for $7,413 across 98 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Zeng Xi work on papers typically sell for $4,664–$13,908 (the middle half of 70 sold 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 | — | — | 25% | 2019-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 105 | $7,413‡ | $816,197‡ | 93.3% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $100,562‡ | $816,197‡ | — | 2023-10-08 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,797–$7,374‡ | $4,955‡ | $18,539‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $5,533–$7,879‡ | $7,411‡ | $10,386‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 70 | $4,664–$13,908‡ | $7,737‡ | $816,197‡ |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $816,197‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $648,472‡ |

‡ 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 Zeng Xi worth?

Across 279 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zeng Xi work is $7,220. The median Zeng Xi work on paper sells for $7,413 across 98 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zeng Xi work on papers typically sell for $4,664–$13,908 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Zeng Xi work on paper?

Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zeng Xi work on paper is $7,413. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zeng Xi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zeng Xi work on paper is $816,197. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Zeng Xi work on paper?

Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zeng Xi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,737, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Zeng Xi work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zeng Xi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,411, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zeng Xi's auction record?

Zeng Xi's auction record is $816,197, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Zeng Xi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zeng-xi-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.