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Painter, b. 1895 - d. 1953

Artist Xu Beihong was best-known for reintroducing figural painting into Chinese art. He also wanted to incorporate Western art into Chinese art, without losing the beautiful traditional methods that were part of the culture. Xu Beihong's paintings took on a more realist approach after he studied Western-style painting upon returning from Shanghai in 1912. In 1919, he received a scholarship to study in France, and during 1926 he held a successful one-man exhibition in Shanghai.

Historical scenes, portraits, and wildlife are among the subjects of artist Xu Beihong's art for sale. The majority of these paintings were done in Western media or Chinese ink-and-wash methods, and the latter, particularity those of horses, received international acclaim. You can purchase Chinese paintings for sale online and bring a piece of the Orient into your home.

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  • First issue (1954) of Meishu (美术) magazine
    Sep. 03, 2026

    First issue (1954) of Meishu (美术) magazine

    Est: €200 - €300

    First number of Meishu art magazine with a painting by Xu Beihong on the cover. In pristine condition, 1954, 26.5 x 19 cm.

    Venduehuis Auctioneers The Hague
  • Beihong Xu, Female Nude, Drawing
    Aug. 30, 2026

    Beihong Xu, Female Nude, Drawing

    Est: $700 - $1,200

    Beihong Xu (Chinese, 1895-1953), female nude, drawing, 27" x 20" (image), framed 34" x 26". Provenance: Andover, Massachusetts collection.

    Kaminski Auctions
  • Xu Beihong – Miscellaneous animal sketches album, ink on paper, album
    Aug. 28, 2026

    Xu Beihong – Miscellaneous animal sketches album, ink on paper, album

    Est: -

    Xu Beihong (1895–1953) Born Xu Shoukang in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, Xu Beihong is widely recognized as the founding pillar of modern Chinese art, a preeminent painter and transformative art educator. In his youth, he traveled to Europe to study the Western realist artistic system; upon returning to China, he championed the reform of traditional Chinese painting, advocating the principle of "subtle precision in detail, grand breadth in vision", and integrating Western structural anatomy into classical ink-and-brush aesthetics. Proficient in figure, bird-and-flower and animal painting, he earned worldwide fame above all for his iconic galloping horses. His brushwork is robust and uninhibited, rendering subjects with both formal accuracy and vivid inner spirit, pioneering a new horizon for modern Chinese freehand animal painting. He served as the founding president of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, nurturing countless later artists and leaving a profound, enduring artistic legacy. Album of Animal and Bird Sketches This album gathers a collection of Xu Beihong’s small-scale animal and bird works with richly diverse subjects. Centered on his most celebrated horses, it also includes cats, roosters, water buffaloes, lions, sparrows and other natural subjects, offering a comprehensive showcase of his life-drawing mastery within a single volume. The horses are depicted in a striking range of poses — galloping and leaping, standing and turning their heads — all grounded in rigorous anatomical structure and brought to life with expressive freehand brushwork. Manes and tails sweep with dynamic energy, and musculature conveys powerful sturdiness, embodying a spirit of uplifting fortitude and progress. Each other creature is rendered with equal mastery: the lion exudes majestic, commanding power; the cat is nimble and endearingly gentle; the rooster stands proud and upright; the water buffalo embodies simple, unassuming tranquility; and the sparrows carry delicate, graceful liveliness. With concise, vivid brushwork and masterful modulation of ink density, tone and moisture, Xu Beihong seamlessly fuses Western realist form with the lyrical spirit of traditional Chinese ink painting. Most works in the album are spontaneous, impromptu creations that most authentically reveal the artist’s natural talent and extraordinary brush skill, standing as a concentrated embodiment of his artistic achievement in animal painting.

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong – Two cats, ink on paper, hanging scroll
    Aug. 28, 2026

    Xu Beihong – Two cats, ink on paper, hanging scroll

    Est: -

    Xu Beihong (1895–1953) Born Xu Shoukang in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, Xu Beihong is widely acknowledged as the founding pillar of modern Chinese art, a preeminent painter and transformative art educator. In his early career, he pursued advanced artistic training in Europe, mastering the Western realist tradition of anatomical accuracy and structural modelling. Upon his return to China, he spearheaded the reform of traditional Chinese painting, integrating Western representational rigour with classical ink-and-brush aesthetics, and championed the artistic ethos of "attaining the utmost subtlety while embracing the grand scope". Proficient in figure, bird-and-flower and animal painting, he earned global acclaim above all for his iconic galloping horses. His works combine precise, lifelike formal modelling with robust, uninhibited brushwork, pioneering a groundbreaking new visual language for modern Chinese ink painting. He served as the inaugural president of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, among other leading academic posts, nurturing generations of artists and exerting an unparalleled, far-reaching influence on the evolution of 20th-century Chinese art. --- Two Cats Executed in the renwu year (1942), this work was created during Xu Beihong’s sojourn in Singapore — widely referred to as Xingzhou by overseas Chinese communities of the era — and presented as a personal gift to his friend Mr. Xuehui. The composition features sparse, gracefully angled boughs of red plum blossom arching above a rugged garden rock, upon which two cats sit poised. One faces forward with a steady, attentive gaze, while the other turns its head to glance back over its shoulder. Their soft, fluffy fur is rendered with remarkable textural nuance, and their expressions blend alert intelligence with gentle, endearing charm. Brought vividly to life through a masterful synthesis of rigorous realist draftsmanship and expressive freehand ink technique, the work exemplifies Xu’s signature fusion of Western academic precision and Chinese literati brush spirit. In traditional Chinese symbolic lore, the word for "cat" (mao) is a homophone for the term meaning "octogenarian age". Paired with plum blossoms — an enduring emblem of resilience, purity and the arrival of spring — the motif conveys the auspicious wish for "longevity and enduring vitality into advanced old age". With its elegant, restrained composition and abundant lively warmth, this work stands as a quintessential example of Xu Beihong’s animal painting, balancing refined detail with spontaneous artistry to resonate with both scholarly connoisseurs and broader audiences. --- Historical Context This Two Cats was painted in the spring of 1942, as explicitly noted in the inscription: "Painted by Beihong in Xingzhou". At this time, Xu Beihong was living in Singapore, organizing charity art exhibitions and selling his work to raise funds in support of China’s anti-Japanese war effort. The honorific Daozhang used in the dedication was a respectful form of address among literati scholars during the Republican period. Mr. Xuehui is understood to have been a prominent figure within Singapore’s overseas Chinese community — likely a scholar, cultural figure or business leader who contributed to war relief efforts and shared a close personal friendship with the artist rooted in their mutual love of calligraphy and painting. During his several years in Singapore, Xu Beihong gifted many of his works to supportive friends and patrons within the overseas Chinese circle; the full biographical details of some of these individuals have not been preserved in formal historical records.

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong – Watering Horse, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll
    Aug. 28, 2026

    Xu Beihong – Watering Horse, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll

    Est: -

    NA

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong – Horse, ink on paper, mounted
    Aug. 28, 2026

    Xu Beihong – Horse, ink on paper, mounted

    Est: -

    NA

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong – Galloping Horse, ink on paper, mounted
    Aug. 28, 2026

    Xu Beihong – Galloping Horse, ink on paper, mounted

    Est: -

    NA

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong – Steed, ink on paper, mounted
    Aug. 28, 2026

    Xu Beihong – Steed, ink on paper, mounted

    Est: -

    NA

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong – Portrait of Lady in Qizhuang Robe, oil on paper
    Aug. 28, 2026

    Xu Beihong – Portrait of Lady in Qizhuang Robe, oil on paper

    Est: -

    NA

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong – Portrait of Mr. Li Yinquan, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll
    Aug. 28, 2026

    Xu Beihong – Portrait of Mr. Li Yinquan, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll

    Est: -

    NA

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • 1924 XU BEIHONG FEMALE SCETCH
    Aug. 21, 2026

    1924 XU BEIHONG FEMALE SCETCH

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Artist: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) Standing Female Nude. This drawing appears to be a Chinese academic nude study executed in graphite or charcoal, likely dating from the Republican period. Pencil on paper, inscribed and sealed. Painting (Sight): 52cm H x 37cm W Dated: In JiaZi year (1924) Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with a seal PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector, representing an important private collections. The collections presented and offered up to auctions from Lot 25 through Lot 136; and additional related documents and or manuscripts from Lot 137 to Lot 228. Wei Tao-Ming (Wei Daoming), (October 28, 1899 - May 18, 1978) was a prominent Chinese diplomat, statesman, and senior official of the Republic of China. Born in Jiangxi Province, he studied law in the United States and became active in the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek. During the Second World War, Wei served as the Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1946, playing an important role in strengthening Sino-American relations during the Allied war effort. He later held several key government positions, including Governor of Taiwan Province (1947-1949), Ambassador to Japan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China from 1966 to 1971. Wei remained an influential figure in Chinese diplomacy throughout the mid-twentieth century and was closely involved in the Republic of China's international affairs during a period of major political transition in East Asia. ARTIST BIO: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) was a Chinese painter born in Yixing, Jiangsu province. He was primarily known for his Chinese ink paintings of horses and birds and was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expressions that reflected a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century. He was also regarded as one of the first to create monumental oil paintings with epic Chinese themes, a show of his high proficiency in an essential Western art technique. Xu began studying classic Chinese works and calligraphy with his father Xu Dazhang when he was six, and Chinese painting when he was nine. In 1915, he moved to Shanghai, where he made a living off commercial and private work. He traveled to Tokyo in 1917 to study arts. When he returned to China, he began to teach at Peking University's Arts school at the invitation of Cai Yuanpei. Beginning in 1919, Xu studied overseas in Paris at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux - Arts, where he studied oil painting and drawing. His travels around Western Europe allowed him to observe and learn Western art techniques. Xu Beihong still wrote regularly for the Daily University of Peking University that dealt with wider issues then just campus politics. Xu addressed issues of Art and Art History and in 1920 a university art journal called Painting Miscellany was published. Xu Beihong and Jiang Biwei. He and his partner Jiang Biwei came back to China in 1927 and, from 1927 to 1929, he gained a number of posts at institutions in China, including teaching at National Central University (now Nanjing University) in the former capital city Nanjing. In 1933, Xu organized an exhibition of modern Chinese painting that traveled to France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and the Soviet Union. During World War II, Xu traveled to Southeast Asia, holding exhibitions in Singapore and India. All the proceeds from these exhibitions went to Chinese people who were suffering as a result of the war.

    Eden Fine Antiques Galleries LLC
  • 1925 XU BEIHONG FEMALE SCETCH
    Aug. 21, 2026

    1925 XU BEIHONG FEMALE SCETCH

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Artist: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) Seating Female Nude. This drawing appears to be a Chinese academic nude study executed in graphite or charcoal, likely dating from the Republican period. Pencil on paper, inscribed and sealed. Painting (Sight): 75cm H x 51cm W Dated: In YiChou year (1925) Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with a seal PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector, representing an important private collections. The collections presented and offered up to auctions from Lot 25 through Lot 136; and additional related documents and or manuscripts from Lot 137 to Lot 228. Wei Tao-Ming (Wei Daoming), (October 28, 1899 - May 18, 1978) was a prominent Chinese diplomat, statesman, and senior official of the Republic of China. Born in Jiangxi Province, he studied law in the United States and became active in the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek. During the Second World War, Wei served as the Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1946, playing an important role in strengthening Sino-American relations during the Allied war effort. He later held several key government positions, including Governor of Taiwan Province (1947-1949), Ambassador to Japan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China from 1966 to 1971. Wei remained an influential figure in Chinese diplomacy throughout the mid-twentieth century and was closely involved in the Republic of China's international affairs during a period of major political transition in East Asia. ARTIST BIO: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) was a Chinese painter born in Yixing, Jiangsu province. He was primarily known for his Chinese ink paintings of horses and birds and was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expressions that reflected a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century. He was also regarded as one of the first to create monumental oil paintings with epic Chinese themes, a show of his high proficiency in an essential Western art technique. Xu began studying classic Chinese works and calligraphy with his father Xu Dazhang when he was six, and Chinese painting when he was nine. In 1915, he moved to Shanghai, where he made a living off commercial and private work. He traveled to Tokyo in 1917 to study arts. When he returned to China, he began to teach at Peking University's Arts school at the invitation of Cai Yuanpei. Beginning in 1919, Xu studied overseas in Paris at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux - Arts, where he studied oil painting and drawing. His travels around Western Europe allowed him to observe and learn Western art techniques. Xu Beihong still wrote regularly for the Daily University of Peking University that dealt with wider issues then just campus politics. Xu addressed issues of Art and Art History and in 1920 a university art journal called Painting Miscellany was published. Xu Beihong and Jiang Biwei. He and his partner Jiang Biwei came back to China in 1927 and, from 1927 to 1929, he gained a number of posts at institutions in China, including teaching at National Central University (now Nanjing University) in the former capital city Nanjing. In 1933, Xu organized an exhibition of modern Chinese painting that traveled to France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and the Soviet Union. During World War II, Xu traveled to Southeast Asia, holding exhibitions in Singapore and India. All the proceeds from these exhibitions went to Chinese people who were suffering as a result of the war.

    Eden Fine Antiques Galleries LLC
  • 1942 XU BEIHONG RURAL LABORERS PAINTING
    Aug. 21, 2026

    1942 XU BEIHONG RURAL LABORERS PAINTING

    Est: $40,000 - $60,000

    Artist: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) Rural Laborers This monumental composition depicts a group of rural laborers engaged in agricultural work, accompanied by oxen, an elephant, and villagers within a landscape setting. Executed in ink and color with a strong emphasis on anatomical structure and expressive movement, the work reflects Xu Beihong’s lifelong interest in realism and the dignity of labor. The powerful figures, rendered with careful modeling and muscular forms, reveal the artist’s synthesis of Western academic training and traditional Chinese brushwork. The energetic poses and monumental scale of the workers convey themes of strength, perseverance, and collective endeavor. The inclusion of peasants, draft animals, and agricultural implements further emphasizes the importance of rural life and labor, subjects that occupied a significant place in modern Chinese art during the first half of the twentieth century. Ink and color on paper, Yisebiao mount, Horizontal Axis Painting (Sight): 100cm H x 300cm W Dated: In The RenWu year (1942) Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with a seal PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector, representing an important private collections. The collections presented and offered up to auctions from Lot 25 through Lot 136; and additional related documents and or manuscripts from Lot 137 to Lot 228. Wei Tao-Ming (Wei Daoming), (October 28, 1899 - May 18, 1978) was a prominent Chinese diplomat, statesman, and senior official of the Republic of China. Born in Jiangxi Province, he studied law in the United States and became active in the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek. During the Second World War, Wei served as the Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1946, playing an important role in strengthening Sino-American relations during the Allied war effort. He later held several key government positions, including Governor of Taiwan Province (1947-1949), Ambassador to Japan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China from 1966 to 1971. Wei remained an influential figure in Chinese diplomacy throughout the mid-twentieth century and was closely involved in the Republic of China's international affairs during a period of major political transition in East Asia. ARTIST BIO: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) was a Chinese painter born in Yixing, Jiangsu province. He was primarily known for his Chinese ink paintings of horses and birds and was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expressions that reflected a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century. He was also regarded as one of the first to create monumental oil paintings with epic Chinese themes, a show of his high proficiency in an essential Western art technique. Xu began studying classic Chinese works and calligraphy with his father Xu Dazhang when he was six, and Chinese painting when he was nine. In 1915, he moved to Shanghai, where he made a living off commercial and private work. He traveled to Tokyo in 1917 to study arts. When he returned to China, he began to teach at Peking University's Arts school at the invitation of Cai Yuanpei. Beginning in 1919, Xu studied overseas in Paris at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux - Arts, where he studied oil painting and drawing. His travels around Western Europe allowed him to observe and learn Western art techniques. Xu Beihong still wrote regularly for the Daily University of Peking University that dealt with wider issues then just campus politics. Xu addressed issues of Art and Art History and in 1920 a university art journal called Painting Miscellany was published. Xu Beihong and Jiang Biwei. He and his partner Jiang Biwei came back to China in 1927 and, from 1927 to 1929, he gained a number of posts at institutions in China, including teaching at National Central University (now Nanjing University) in the former capital city Nanjing. In 1933, Xu organized an exhibition of modern Chinese painting that traveled to France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and the Soviet Union. During World War II, Xu traveled to Southeast Asia, holding exhibitions in Singapore and India. All the proceeds from these exhibitions went to Chinese people who were suffering as a result of the war.

    Eden Fine Antiques Galleries LLC
  • XU BEIHONG GODDESS NUWA PAINTING
    Aug. 21, 2026

    XU BEIHONG GODDESS NUWA PAINTING

    Est: $60,000 - $75,000

    Artist: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) Nuwa, the Goddess Mending the Heavens. Depicting Godess Nuwa, a celestial maiden ascending through clouds while presenting an auspicious rock, the present work combines mythological subject matter with elegant figure painting. Rendered in delicate color washes and fine brushwork, the figure is shown wearing flowing robes and a feathered skirt, her ribbons drifting through a radiant sky. atic composition, with its luminous clouds and atmospheric effects, reflects the artist’s interest in combining traditional Chinese painting with elements of Western modeling and spatial depth. The elongated figure, carefully rendered facial features, and richly colored garments create a strong sense of movement and spiritual transcendence. The inscription appears to identify the subject as Bu Tian (Mending the Heavens), referring to the ancient Chinese legend of the goddess Nüwa repairing the sky. The painting thus symbolizes restoration, renewal, and cosmic harmony. Ink and color on paper, Yisebiao mount, Vertical Axis Painting (Sight): 130cm H x 69.5cm W Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with a seal PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector, representing an important private collections. The collections presented and offered up to auctions from Lot 25 through Lot 136; and additional related documents and or manuscripts from Lot 137 to Lot 228. Wei Tao-Ming (Wei Daoming), (October 28, 1899 - May 18, 1978) was a prominent Chinese diplomat, statesman, and senior official of the Republic of China. Born in Jiangxi Province, he studied law in the United States and became active in the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek. During the Second World War, Wei served as the Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1946, playing an important role in strengthening Sino-American relations during the Allied war effort. He later held several key government positions, including Governor of Taiwan Province (1947-1949), Ambassador to Japan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China from 1966 to 1971. Wei remained an influential figure in Chinese diplomacy throughout the mid-twentieth century and was closely involved in the Republic of China's international affairs during a period of major political transition in East Asia. ARTIST BIO: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) was a Chinese painter born in Yixing, Jiangsu province. He was primarily known for his Chinese ink paintings of horses and birds and was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expressions that reflected a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century. He was also regarded as one of the first to create monumental oil paintings with epic Chinese themes, a show of his high proficiency in an essential Western art technique. Xu began studying classic Chinese works and calligraphy with his father Xu Dazhang when he was six, and Chinese painting when he was nine. In 1915, he moved to Shanghai, where he made a living off commercial and private work. He traveled to Tokyo in 1917 to study arts. When he returned to China, he began to teach at Peking University's Arts school at the invitation of Cai Yuanpei. Beginning in 1919, Xu studied overseas in Paris at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux - Arts, where he studied oil painting and drawing. His travels around Western Europe allowed him to observe and learn Western art techniques. Xu Beihong still wrote regularly for the Daily University of Peking University that dealt with wider issues then just campus politics. Xu addressed issues of Art and Art History and in 1920 a university art journal called Painting Miscellany was published. Xu Beihong and Jiang Biwei. He and his partner Jiang Biwei came back to China in 1927 and, from 1927 to 1929, he gained a number of posts at institutions in China, including teaching at National Central University (now Nanjing University) in the former capital city Nanjing. In 1933, Xu organized an exhibition of modern Chinese painting that traveled to France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and the Soviet Union. During World War II, Xu traveled to Southeast Asia, holding exhibitions in Singapore and India. All the proceeds from these exhibitions went to Chinese people who were suffering as a result of the war.

    Eden Fine Antiques Galleries LLC
  • 1936 XU BEIHONG THREE GALLOPING HORSES PAINTING
    Aug. 21, 2026

    1936 XU BEIHONG THREE GALLOPING HORSES PAINTING

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Artist: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) Depicting three horses galloping across an open landscape, the present work exemplifies the dynamic equine imagery for which Xu Beihong achieved international acclaim. Executed with bold ink washes and expressive brushwork, the composition captures the movement, strength, and vitality of the animals through sweeping manes, flowing tails, and vigorous anatomical modeling. The artist's synthesis of traditional Chinese brush techniques and Western academic realism is particularly evident in the muscular forms and convincing sense of motion. The restrained palette of ink and light color further emphasizes the spirit and energy of the horses, a subject that became one of Xu Beihong's most enduring artistic themes and a symbol of perseverance, freedom, and national renewal. Ink and color on paper, Yisebiao mount, Horizontal Axis Painting (Sight): 79cm H x 100cm W Dated: In The BingZi year (1936) Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with a seal PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector, representing an important private collections. The collections presented and offered up to auctions from Lot 25 through Lot 136; and additional related documents and or manuscripts from Lot 137 to Lot 228. Wei Tao-Ming (Wei Daoming), (October 28, 1899 - May 18, 1978) was a prominent Chinese diplomat, statesman, and senior official of the Republic of China. Born in Jiangxi Province, he studied law in the United States and became active in the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek. During the Second World War, Wei served as the Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1946, playing an important role in strengthening Sino-American relations during the Allied war effort. He later held several key government positions, including Governor of Taiwan Province (1947-1949), Ambassador to Japan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China from 1966 to 1971. Wei remained an influential figure in Chinese diplomacy throughout the mid-twentieth century and was closely involved in the Republic of China's international affairs during a period of major political transition in East Asia. ARTIST BIO: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) was a Chinese painter born in Yixing, Jiangsu province. He was primarily known for his Chinese ink paintings of horses and birds and was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expressions that reflected a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century. He was also regarded as one of the first to create monumental oil paintings with epic Chinese themes, a show of his high proficiency in an essential Western art technique. Xu began studying classic Chinese works and calligraphy with his father Xu Dazhang when he was six, and Chinese painting when he was nine. In 1915, he moved to Shanghai, where he made a living off commercial and private work. He traveled to Tokyo in 1917 to study arts. When he returned to China, he began to teach at Peking University's Arts school at the invitation of Cai Yuanpei. Beginning in 1919, Xu studied overseas in Paris at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux - Arts, where he studied oil painting and drawing. His travels around Western Europe allowed him to observe and learn Western art techniques. Xu Beihong still wrote regularly for the Daily University of Peking University that dealt with wider issues then just campus politics. Xu addressed issues of Art and Art History and in 1920 a university art journal called Painting Miscellany was published. Xu Beihong and Jiang Biwei. He and his partner Jiang Biwei came back to China in 1927 and, from 1927 to 1929, he gained a number of posts at institutions in China, including teaching at National Central University (now Nanjing University) in the former capital city Nanjing. In 1933, Xu organized an exhibition of modern Chinese painting that traveled to France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and the Soviet Union. During World War II, Xu traveled to Southeast Asia, holding exhibitions in Singapore and India. All the proceeds from these exhibitions went to Chinese people who were suffering as a result of the war.

    Eden Fine Antiques Galleries LLC
  • 1932 XU BEIHONG DUCKS AMONG REEDS PAINTING
    Aug. 21, 2026

    1932 XU BEIHONG DUCKS AMONG REEDS PAINTING

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Artist: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) Ducks Among Reeds Ink and color on paper, Yisebiao mount, Vertical Axis hanging Scroll Painting (Sight): 95cm H x 48cm W Dated: In The Summer of the RenShen year (1932) Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with two seals PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector, representing an important private collections. The collections presented and offered up to auctions from Lot 25 through Lot 136; and additional related documents and or manuscripts from Lot 137 to Lot 228. Wei Tao-Ming (Wei Daoming), (October 28, 1899 - May 18, 1978) was a prominent Chinese diplomat, statesman, and senior official of the Republic of China. Born in Jiangxi Province, he studied law in the United States and became active in the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek. During the Second World War, Wei served as the Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1946, playing an important role in strengthening Sino-American relations during the Allied war effort. He later held several key government positions, including Governor of Taiwan Province (1947-1949), Ambassador to Japan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China from 1966 to 1971. Wei remained an influential figure in Chinese diplomacy throughout the mid-twentieth century and was closely involved in the Republic of China's international affairs during a period of major political transition in East Asia. ARTIST BIO: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) was a Chinese painter born in Yixing, Jiangsu province. He was primarily known for his Chinese ink paintings of horses and birds and was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expressions that reflected a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century. He was also regarded as one of the first to create monumental oil paintings with epic Chinese themes, a show of his high proficiency in an essential Western art technique. Xu began studying classic Chinese works and calligraphy with his father Xu Dazhang when he was six, and Chinese painting when he was nine. In 1915, he moved to Shanghai, where he made a living off commercial and private work. He traveled to Tokyo in 1917 to study arts. When he returned to China, he began to teach at Peking University's Arts school at the invitation of Cai Yuanpei. Beginning in 1919, Xu studied overseas in Paris at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux - Arts, where he studied oil painting and drawing. His travels around Western Europe allowed him to observe and learn Western art techniques. Xu Beihong still wrote regularly for the Daily University of Peking University that dealt with wider issues then just campus politics. Xu addressed issues of Art and Art History and in 1920 a university art journal called Painting Miscellany was published. Xu Beihong and Jiang Biwei. He and his partner Jiang Biwei came back to China in 1927 and, from 1927 to 1929, he gained a number of posts at institutions in China, including teaching at National Central University (now Nanjing University) in the former capital city Nanjing. In 1933, Xu organized an exhibition of modern Chinese painting that traveled to France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and the Soviet Union. During World War II, Xu traveled to Southeast Asia, holding exhibitions in Singapore and India. All the proceeds from these exhibitions went to Chinese people who were suffering as a result of the war.

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  • 1948 XU BEIHONG HORSES PAINTING
    Aug. 21, 2026

    1948 XU BEIHONG HORSES PAINTING

    Est: $20,000 - $30,000

    Artist: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) Depicting two horses in motion, the composition captures the vitality and spirit for which Xu Beihong became internationally celebrated. Executed with bold ink brushwork and subtle color washes, the work demonstrates the artist’s synthesis of traditional Chinese painting with Western anatomical realism. The flowing mane and tail, vigorous contours, and expressive modeling exemplify Xu’s mature approach to equine subjects, which became enduring symbols of strength, freedom, and national renewal. Ink and color on paper, Yisebiao mount, Vertical Axis hanging Scroll Painting (Sight): 98cm H x 44cm W Dated: In MinGuo Thirty-Seventh year (1948) Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with two seals PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector, representing an important private collections. The collections presented and offered up to auctions from Lot 25 through Lot 136; and additional related documents and or manuscripts from Lot 137 to Lot 228. Wei Tao-Ming (Wei Daoming), (October 28, 1899 - May 18, 1978) was a prominent Chinese diplomat, statesman, and senior official of the Republic of China. Born in Jiangxi Province, he studied law in the United States and became active in the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek. During the Second World War, Wei served as the Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1946, playing an important role in strengthening Sino-American relations during the Allied war effort. He later held several key government positions, including Governor of Taiwan Province (1947-1949), Ambassador to Japan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China from 1966 to 1971. Wei remained an influential figure in Chinese diplomacy throughout the mid-twentieth century and was closely involved in the Republic of China's international affairs during a period of major political transition in East Asia. ARTIST BIO: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) was a Chinese painter born in Yixing, Jiangsu province. He was primarily known for his Chinese ink paintings of horses and birds and was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expressions that reflected a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century. He was also regarded as one of the first to create monumental oil paintings with epic Chinese themes, a show of his high proficiency in an essential Western art technique. Xu began studying classic Chinese works and calligraphy with his father Xu Dazhang when he was six, and Chinese painting when he was nine. In 1915, he moved to Shanghai, where he made a living off commercial and private work. He traveled to Tokyo in 1917 to study arts. When he returned to China, he began to teach at Peking University's Arts school at the invitation of Cai Yuanpei. Beginning in 1919, Xu studied overseas in Paris at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux - Arts, where he studied oil painting and drawing. His travels around Western Europe allowed him to observe and learn Western art techniques. Xu Beihong still wrote regularly for the Daily University of Peking University that dealt with wider issues then just campus politics. Xu addressed issues of Art and Art History and in 1920 a university art journal called Painting Miscellany was published. Xu Beihong and Jiang Biwei. He and his partner Jiang Biwei came back to China in 1927 and, from 1927 to 1929, he gained a number of posts at institutions in China, including teaching at National Central University (now Nanjing University) in the former capital city Nanjing. In 1933, Xu organized an exhibition of modern Chinese painting that traveled to France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and the Soviet Union. During World War II, Xu traveled to Southeast Asia, holding exhibitions in Singapore and India. All the proceeds from these exhibitions went to Chinese people who were suffering as a result of the war.

    Eden Fine Antiques Galleries LLC
  • XU BEIHONG LIONS PAINTING
    Aug. 21, 2026

    XU BEIHONG LIONS PAINTING

    Est: $40,000 - $60,000

    Artist: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) Depicting a pride of lions standing atop rocky cliffs amid swirling clouds, the composition conveys majesty and vigilance. Executed in ink and light color on paper, the work demonstrates a synthesis of Chinese brushwork and Western modeling associated with the artistic legacy of Xu Beihong. Ink and color on paper, Yisebiao mount, Vertical Axis hanging Scroll Painting (Sight): 130cm H x 74cm W Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with two seals PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector, representing an important private collections. The collections presented and offered up to auctions from Lot 25 through Lot 136; and additional related documents and or manuscripts from Lot 137 to Lot 228. Wei Tao-Ming (Wei Daoming), (October 28, 1899 - May 18, 1978) was a prominent Chinese diplomat, statesman, and senior official of the Republic of China. Born in Jiangxi Province, he studied law in the United States and became active in the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek. During the Second World War, Wei served as the Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1946, playing an important role in strengthening Sino-American relations during the Allied war effort. He later held several key government positions, including Governor of Taiwan Province (1947-1949), Ambassador to Japan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China from 1966 to 1971. Wei remained an influential figure in Chinese diplomacy throughout the mid-twentieth century and was closely involved in the Republic of China's international affairs during a period of major political transition in East Asia. ARTIST BIO: Xu Beihong (19 July 1895 - 26 September 1953) was a Chinese painter born in Yixing, Jiangsu province. He was primarily known for his Chinese ink paintings of horses and birds and was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expressions that reflected a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century. He was also regarded as one of the first to create monumental oil paintings with epic Chinese themes, a show of his high proficiency in an essential Western art technique. Xu began studying classic Chinese works and calligraphy with his father Xu Dazhang when he was six, and Chinese painting when he was nine. In 1915, he moved to Shanghai, where he made a living off commercial and private work. He traveled to Tokyo in 1917 to study arts. When he returned to China, he began to teach at Peking University's Arts school at the invitation of Cai Yuanpei. Beginning in 1919, Xu studied overseas in Paris at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux - Arts, where he studied oil painting and drawing. His travels around Western Europe allowed him to observe and learn Western art techniques. Xu Beihong still wrote regularly for the Daily University of Peking University that dealt with wider issues then just campus politics. Xu addressed issues of Art and Art History and in 1920 a university art journal called Painting Miscellany was published. Xu Beihong and Jiang Biwei. He and his partner Jiang Biwei came back to China in 1927 and, from 1927 to 1929, he gained a number of posts at institutions in China, including teaching at National Central University (now Nanjing University) in the former capital city Nanjing. In 1933, Xu organized an exhibition of modern Chinese painting that traveled to France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and the Soviet Union. During World War II, Xu traveled to Southeast Asia, holding exhibitions in Singapore and India. All the proceeds from these exhibitions went to Chinese people who were suffering as a result of the war.

    Eden Fine Antiques Galleries LLC
  • XU BEIHONG (1895-1953). Clothes Washing. Scroll, mounted and framed, ink an
    Aug. 18, 2026

    XU BEIHONG (1895-1953). Clothes Washing. Scroll, mounted and framed, ink an

    Est: $260,000 - $360,000

    XU BEIHONG (1895-1953). Clothes Washing. Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper70.7 x 34 cm. (27 7/8 x 13 3/8 in.).

    Christie's
  • XU BEIHONG (1895-1953). Pine Tree. Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper9
    Aug. 18, 2026

    XU BEIHONG (1895-1953). Pine Tree. Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper9

    Est: $250,000 - $350,000

    XU BEIHONG (1895-1953). Pine Tree. Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper95.8 x 34 cm. (37 ¾ x 13 3/8 in.).

    Christie's
  • XU BEIHONG (1895-1953). Horse Scratching. Scroll, mounted and framed, ink o
    Aug. 18, 2026

    XU BEIHONG (1895-1953). Horse Scratching. Scroll, mounted and framed, ink o

    Est: $300,000 - $400,000

    XU BEIHONG (1895-1953). Horse Scratching. Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on paper87.3 x 41.7 cm. (34 3/8 x 16 3/8 in.).

    Christie's
  • Xu Beihong (1895-1953) Watercolor/Paper
    Aug. 08, 2026

    Xu Beihong (1895-1953) Watercolor/Paper

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Xu Beihong, Chinese (1895-1953) Watercolor/Paper "The Horse". Seals along left side. Well framed, matted and in good condition. 22" x 16" framed 13 1/2" x 10" artwork

    Joshua Kodner
  • Xu Beihong (1895-1953) Watercolor/Paper
    Aug. 08, 2026

    Xu Beihong (1895-1953) Watercolor/Paper

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Xu Beihong, Chinese (1895-1953) Watercolor/Paper "The Horse". Seals along left side. Well framed, matted and in good condition. 22" x 16" framed 13 1/2" x 10" artwork

    Joshua Kodner
  • Xu Beihong (1895-1953) Watercolor/Paper
    Aug. 08, 2026

    Xu Beihong (1895-1953) Watercolor/Paper

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Xu Beihong, Chinese (1895-1953) Watercolor/Paper "The Horse". Seals along left side. Well framed, matted and in good condition. 22" x 16" framed 13 1/2" x 10" artwork

    Joshua Kodner
  • Xu Beihong, Running Script Letter, Ink on Paper, Mounted
    Jul. 24, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Running Script Letter, Ink on Paper, Mounted

    Est: -

    L:37cm;W:26cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Steed, Ink on Paper, Mounted
    Jul. 24, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Steed, Ink on Paper, Mounted

    Est: -

    L:169cm;W:92cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Steed, Ink on Paper, Framed
    Jul. 24, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Steed, Ink on Paper, Framed

    Est: -

    L:50cm;W:42cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Cat Playing with Goldfish, Ink and Color on Paper, Hanging Scroll
    Jul. 24, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Cat Playing with Goldfish, Ink and Color on Paper, Hanging Scroll

    Est: -

    L:96cm;W:28cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Steed, Ink on Paper, Hanging Scroll
    Jul. 24, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Steed, Ink on Paper, Hanging Scroll

    Est: -

    L:95cm;W:46cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Galloping Horse, Ink on Paper, Mounted
    Jul. 24, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Galloping Horse, Ink on Paper, Mounted

    Est: -

    L:44cm;W:40cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Galloping Horse, Ink on Paper, Mounted
    Jul. 24, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Galloping Horse, Ink on Paper, Mounted

    Est: -

    L:64cm;W:42cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Autumn Forest and Steed, Ink and Color on Paper, Mounted
    Jul. 24, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Autumn Forest and Steed, Ink and Color on Paper, Mounted

    Est: -

    L:77cm;W:35cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Pine, Rock and Birds, Ink and Color on Paper, Hanging Scroll
    Jul. 24, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Pine, Rock and Birds, Ink and Color on Paper, Hanging Scroll

    Est: -

    L:106cm;W:67cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Magpies, Ink and Color on Paper, Hanging Scroll
    Jul. 24, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Magpies, Ink and Color on Paper, Hanging Scroll

    Est: -

    L:77cm;W:34cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Double Happiness (Two Magpies)
    Jul. 19, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Double Happiness (Two Magpies)

    Est: -

    Xu Beihong, Double Happiness (Two Magpies)

    Tokyo Kirin Auction
  • Xu Beihong Pencil portrait drawing, signed and sealed
    Jul. 19, 2026

    Xu Beihong Pencil portrait drawing, signed and sealed

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Xu Beihong Pencil portrait drawing, signed and sealed 51cm x 36cm

    Kim's Auction
  • XU BEIHONG (HSU PEI-HUNG), ATTRIBUTED TO, STANDING HORSE, HANGING SCROLL
    Jul. 08, 2026

    XU BEIHONG (HSU PEI-HUNG), ATTRIBUTED TO, STANDING HORSE, HANGING SCROLL

    Est: $800 - $1,000

    Attributed to Xu Beihong (Hsu Pei-hung). Standing Horse. Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll. 92 x 47 cm. Condition: Creases and stains to the mounting and painting.

    China Arts Auction
  • XU BEIHONG (HSU PEI-HUNG), ATTRIBUTED TO, STANDING HORSE, HANGING SCROLL
    Jul. 08, 2026

    XU BEIHONG (HSU PEI-HUNG), ATTRIBUTED TO, STANDING HORSE, HANGING SCROLL

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Attributed to Xu Beihong (Hsu Pei-hung). Standing Horse. Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll. 136 x 67 cm. Condition: Creases, foxing and stains to the mounting and painting. Note: With a label.

    China Arts Auction
  • XU BEIHONG (HSU PEI-HUNG), ATTRIBUTED TO, ROOSTER, HANGING SCROLL
    Jul. 08, 2026

    XU BEIHONG (HSU PEI-HUNG), ATTRIBUTED TO, ROOSTER, HANGING SCROLL

    Est: $1,200 - $2,000

    Attributed to Xu Beihong (Hsu Pei-hung). Rooster. Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll. 128 x 42.5 cm. Condition: Creases, stains and foxing to the mounting and painting. Note: By repute, from the collection of Hirota Matsushige. Mounted in Japanese style. With a box.

    China Arts Auction
  • XU BEIHONG (HSU PEI-HUNG), ATTRIBUTED TO, LADY UNDER BANANA LEAVES, HANGING SCROLL
    Jul. 08, 2026

    XU BEIHONG (HSU PEI-HUNG), ATTRIBUTED TO, LADY UNDER BANANA LEAVES, HANGING SCROLL

    Est: $1,200 - $2,000

    Attributed to Xu Beihong (Hsu Pei-hung). Lady under Banana Leaves. Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll. 104 x 40 cm. Condition: Creases, stains and foxing to the mounting and painting. Note: By repute, from the collection of Hirota Matsushige. Mounted in Japanese style. With a box.

    China Arts Auction
  • XU BEIHONG (HSU PEI-HUNG), ATTRIBUTED TO, LADY IN BAMBOO GROVE, HANGING SCROLL
    Jul. 08, 2026

    XU BEIHONG (HSU PEI-HUNG), ATTRIBUTED TO, LADY IN BAMBOO GROVE, HANGING SCROLL

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Attributed to Xu Beihong (Hsu Pei-hung). Lady in Bamboo Grove. Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll. 125 x 41 cm. Condition: Creases, stains and foxing to the mounting and painting. Note: By repute, from the collection of Hirota Matsushige. Mounted in Japanese style. With a box.

    China Arts Auction
  • XU BEIHONG, China 1895-1953, Chinese Horses, Original Watercolour, Image: 28cm x 21cm Frame: 45cm x 38cm
    Jul. 07, 2026

    XU BEIHONG, China 1895-1953, Chinese Horses, Original Watercolour, Image: 28cm x 21cm Frame: 45cm x 38cm

    Est: $800 - $1,500

    XU BEIHONG China, 1895-1953 Chinese Horses Original Watercolour Ink and colour, signed by artist with one red artists seal. Artwork is framed and ready to hang.

    Ozbid Auctions
  • XU BEIHONG (1895-1953) AUTUMN MAPLE AND HORSE PAINTING, VERTICAL SCROLL
    Jun. 28, 2026

    XU BEIHONG (1895-1953) AUTUMN MAPLE AND HORSE PAINTING, VERTICAL SCROLL

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    H:134cm (52.76in) W:65cm (25.59in)Original mounted vertical color scroll on paper. It depicts a galloping horse beneath autumn maple branches tinted with pale red and yellow hues. The steed is rendered in freehand ink with varying shades, its flowing mane and tail full of vitality. Signed "Beihong, Year of You" on the left with the artist’s seal, plus a minor seal at the lower right. Executed in unrestrained brushwork characteristic of Xu Beihong’s horse paintings, the scroll bears signs of old damage along the edge.

    Hotspot Auctions
  • XU BEIHONG (1895-1953) INK-WASH PAINTING OF TWO HORSES ON A VERTICAL SCROLL
    Jun. 28, 2026

    XU BEIHONG (1895-1953) INK-WASH PAINTING OF TWO HORSES ON A VERTICAL SCROLL

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    H:130cm (51.18in) W:69cm (27.17in)Vertical ink scroll on paper, depicting two thoroughbred horses in wilderness. One horse looks back with head raised, the other grazes with head lowered. Bold freehand brushwork renders manes and musculature with rich ink gradation. Multiple poetic inscriptions by different collectors and artists fill the upper space, alongside numerous artist seals. It is a representative modern literati scroll featuring horse motif

    Hotspot Auctions
  • Xu Beihong (1895 – 1953): Galloping horse
    Jun. 27, 2026

    Xu Beihong (1895 – 1953): Galloping horse

    Est: -

    Ink and colour on paper, framed, inscribed and signed Beihong, with one seal of the artist Beihong. Dated autumn 1950.

    Arcimboldo Auctions
  • Xu Beihong, Landscape, Oil on Canvas
    Jun. 26, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Landscape, Oil on Canvas

    Est: -

    L:42cm;W:29cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Landscape, Oil on Canvas
    Jun. 26, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Landscape, Oil on Canvas

    Est: -

    L:42cm;W:29cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
  • Xu Beihong, Ink Bamboo, Ink on Paper, Mounted
    Jun. 26, 2026

    Xu Beihong, Ink Bamboo, Ink on Paper, Mounted

    Est: -

    L:42cm;W:79cm

    Fung Ngai Auctioneers (HK)
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