Xu Beihong Auction Prices and Value Guide

Xu Beihong auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 3,508 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Xu Beihong auction prices: quick answer

Xu Beihong auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Xu Beihong
Source records
3,508
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Xu Beihong

Xu Beihong (1895–1953) was a Chinese painter and art critic widely regarded as a pivotal figure in modern Chinese art. Born in Yixing, Jiangsu province, he studied in Japan in 1917 before attending the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he absorbed Western realist techniques. After returning to China, he taught at the Nanjing Academy of Fine Arts and, from 1949, served as president of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. Xu is recognized for fusing European academic drawing and composition with traditional Chinese ink painting, particularly through his expressive depictions of animals. His work helped reshape art education and practice in twentieth-century China, and his paintings remain among the most sought-after in the Chinese modern-art market. Collectors encounter his work at major international auctions and in museum collections worldwide.

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Common works and media

Xu Beihong is most closely associated with ink and watercolor paintings of animals, particularly horses, lions, and birds. He also produced oil paintings, figure studies, and woodcut prints. His subjects range from dynamic animal compositions to portraits and landscapes. Works on paper in ink and watercolor are the most commonly encountered medium at auction, while oil paintings are rarer. Collectors may also find reproduced prints, posters, and published illustrations derived from his compositions. Many recorded lots are attributed rather than fully authenticated, so medium, signature, and provenance should be verified case by case.

Market and appraisal context

Xu Beihong's works appear frequently at auction, with over 3,500 recorded lots across major houses. His ink and watercolor animal subjects — especially horses — are particularly well known and widely collected. Provenance, condition, subject matter, period of execution, and whether a work is in ink or oil all influence appraisal value. Because his oeuvre is large and heavily represented in the market, careful authentication is essential. Collectors should verify attribution through provenance documentation, expert examination, and comparison with catalogue entries. No specific price ranges are cited here; appraisal should draw on recent comparable auction results from major houses such as Christie's, Sotheby's, and Poly Auction.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • No specific auction price data or realized-price records were available in the source pack; market commentary is general and should be supplemented with current auction results before making appraisal judgments.
  • Attribution of works to this artist is complex due to the high volume of recorded lots; professional authentication and provenance research are recommended.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Xu Beihong worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Xu Beihong artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.