Zhou Xian (1820–1875)
Zhou Xian is a Chinese artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,016. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhou Xian sold in 2025 for $5,251, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhou Xian on OpeningBid →What is a Zhou Xian work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Xian work is $2,016.
The median Zhou Xian painting sells for $2,965 across 9 lots.
The median Zhou Xian work on paper sells for $869 across 7 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 | 9 | $2,965‡ | $64,335‡ | — | 2025-07-06 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $869‡ | $5,558‡ | 87.5% | 2025-10-28 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $1,431–$3,587‡ | $1,703‡ | $8,289‡ |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $64,335‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,830 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,558‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,251 |
‡ 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 Zhou Xian worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhou Xian work is $2,016. The median Zhou Xian painting sells for $2,965 across 9 lots. The median Zhou Xian work on paper sells for $869 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhou Xian's auction record?
Zhou Xian's auction record is $64,335, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Zhou Xian record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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