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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Zhou Xian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhou-xian (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.