Zheng Xiaoxu (1860–1938)
What is Zheng Xiaoxu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 618 auction results for Zheng Xiaoxu at 22 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,792 including buyer’s premium (middle half $824–$5,224, n=28). The auction record is $441,367 for Rubbing of 'Qin Shi Quan' (2024, Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubbing of 'Qin Shi Quan' | 纸本 | $441,367 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Jielu Shushu Fu, 1924年作 | 水墨纸本 | $40,638 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 3 | Calligraphy in clerical script after Shimen Song | Ink on paper | $39,805 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | 郑孝胥 行书 四屏立轴 | Ink on paper | $37,546 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | 隶书八言联 对联 | 水墨笺本 | $33,852 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | 郑孝胥 行书 四屏立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $33,616 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 7 | 郑孝胥 行书四屏 | Ink on paper | $24,936 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | 隶书八言联 | 撒金笺纸本 | $23,997 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 9 | 郑孝胥 1930年作 行书 四屏立轴, 1930 | 行书 四屏立轴 (Running script, four-panel hanging scroll) | $23,109 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | 行书七言联 | 水墨纸本 | $22,054 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 31 | $5,522 |
| Other | 83 | $4,159 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 64 | $4,635 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,383 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 618 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Zheng Xiaoxu is a Chinese artist with 838 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $4,520. 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 Zheng Xiaoxu sold in 2026 for $6,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Zheng Xiaoxu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Zheng Xiaoxu on OpeningBid →What is a Zheng Xiaoxu work worth?
Across 616 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Xiaoxu work is $4,520.
The median Zheng Xiaoxu work on paper sells for $4,520 across 263 lots.
The median Zheng Xiaoxu painting sells for $12,003 across 5 lots.
The median Zheng Xiaoxu print sells for $1,987 across 4 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Zheng Xiaoxu work on papers typically sell for $1,909–$9,785 (the middle half of 194 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Zheng Xiaoxu work on papers typically sell for $1,048–$5,135 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,987‡ | $3,095‡ | — | 2024-01-15 |
| Paintings | 5 | $12,003‡ | $18,436‡ | — | 2024-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 269 | $4,520‡ | $169,638‡ | 97.8% | 2026-04-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | — | 2019-12-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $507 | $507 | — | 2017-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $49,588†‡ | $441,367 | — | 2024-12-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zheng Xiaoxu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,987. Paintings (5 lots) median $12,003, record $18,436. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Zheng Xiaoxu painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $49,588.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,016–$6,207‡ | $5,415‡ | $11,761‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,048–$5,135‡ | $1,820‡ | $18,176‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 194 | $1,909–$9,785‡ | $4,601‡ | $169,638‡ |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $169,638‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $134,704‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $18,436‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $12,003 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,095‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,077‡ |
| Photography | 2017 | $507 |
‡ 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 Zheng Xiaoxu worth?
Across 616 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zheng Xiaoxu work is $4,520. The median Zheng Xiaoxu work on paper sells for $4,520 across 263 lots. The median Zheng Xiaoxu painting sells for $12,003 across 5 lots. The median Zheng Xiaoxu print sells for $1,987 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Zheng Xiaoxu work on papers typically sell for $1,909–$9,785 (the middle half of 194 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Zheng Xiaoxu work on papers typically sell for $1,048–$5,135 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 the average price of a Zheng Xiaoxu work on paper?
Based on 263 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zheng Xiaoxu work on paper is $4,520. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zheng Xiaoxu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zheng Xiaoxu work on paper is $169,638. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Zheng Xiaoxu work on paper?
Based on 194 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zheng Xiaoxu work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,601, 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 Zheng Xiaoxu work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zheng Xiaoxu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,820, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zheng Xiaoxu's auction record?
Zheng Xiaoxu's auction record is $441,367, set in 2024.
See the full Zheng Xiaoxu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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