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# Carving China, 20th century

## What is Carving China, 20th century’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6 auction results for Carving China, 20th century at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $525 including buyer’s premium (middle half $214–$1,396, n=6). The auction record is $2,783 for Fan-shaped carving, lacquered and gilt wood, China, 20th century (2026, Aste Bolaffi). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fan-shaped carving, lacquered and gilt wood, China, 20th century, 20th Century | China, 20th Century | $2,783 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Carved pink coral carving with two female figures and bird, on wooden base | China, 20th century | $1,616 | Aste Bolaffi | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Pink coral carving of two female figures, on crystal support, China 20th century, 20th Century | China, 20th Century | $736 | Aste Bolaffi | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Jadeite carving with shou character, wooden base, China 20th century, 20th Century | China, 20th Century | $313 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Amethyst carving of flowers and birds on wooden base, China, 20th Century | China, 20th Century | $181 | Aste Bolaffi | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Gilt wood carving, battle scene with figures, China 20th century, 20th Century | China, 20th Century | $147 | Aste Bolaffi | Apr 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $525 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 6 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carving China, 20th century is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $525.

A work by Carving China, 20th century sold in 2026 for $2,782, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carving China, 20th century work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carving China, 20th century work is $525.

The median Carving China, 20th century sculpture sells for $181 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $181 | $736 | — | 2026-04-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $736 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $181 |

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 Carving China, 20th century worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carving China, 20th century work is $525. The median Carving China, 20th century sculpture sells for $181 across 3 lots.

### What is Carving China, 20th century's auction record?

Carving China, 20th century's auction record is $2,782, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.