Ba Jin (1904–2005)
What is Ba Jin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Ba Jin at 9 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,941 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,901–$3,960, n=36). The auction record is $7,920 for Letter to Jiang Deming (2025, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Letter to Jiang Deming | 水墨纸本 | $7,920 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Letters to Jiang Deming | 水墨纸本 | $6,019 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Letters to Jiang Deming | 水墨纸本 | $5,544 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Table of Contents and Postscript of Ba Jin Xuan Ji, 1980 | Ink on paper, six leaves | $5,181 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Letter to Jiang Deming | 水墨纸本 | $4,752 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Letter to Jiang Deming | 水墨纸本 | $4,752 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Letters to Jiang Deming | 水墨纸本 | $4,752 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Letters to Jiang Deming | 水墨纸本 | $4,752 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Letters to Jiang Deming | 水墨纸本 | $4,435 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Letter to Jiang Deming | 水墨纸本 | $3,960 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 33 | $2,941 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $2,941 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Ba Jin is a Chinese artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,941. 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 Ba Jin sold in 2026 for $2,941, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Ba Jin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Ba Jin on OpeningBid →What is a Ba Jin work worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ba Jin work is $2,941.
The median Ba Jin work on paper sells for $3,010 across 34 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ba Jin work on papers typically sell for $1,901–$3,960 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 34 | $3,010‡ | $8,280‡ | — | 2025-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,280‡ | $14,951‡ | — | 2025-03-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,901–$3,960 | $2,614 | $7,920 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $8,280‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,920 |
‡ 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 Ba Jin worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ba Jin work is $2,941. The median Ba Jin work on paper sells for $3,010 across 34 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ba Jin work on papers typically sell for $1,901–$3,960 (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 Ba Jin work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ba Jin work on paper is $3,010. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ba Jin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ba Jin work on paper is $8,280. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Ba Jin work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ba Jin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,614, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ba Jin's auction record?
Ba Jin's auction record is $14,951, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Ba Jin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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