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# China. Ming dynasty

China. Ming dynasty is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,471. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by China. Ming dynasty is recorded as sold in 2024 for $2,822; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a China. Ming dynasty work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a China. Ming dynasty work is $2,471.

The median China. Ming dynasty sculpture sells for $2,696 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $2,696‡ | $81,464‡ | 62.5% | 2020-11-18 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,685–$2,696‡ | $2,696‡ | $81,464‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $81,464‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $2,696‡ |

‡ 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 China. Ming dynasty worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a China. Ming dynasty work is $2,471. The median China. Ming dynasty sculpture sells for $2,696 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is China. Ming dynasty's auction record?

China. Ming dynasty's auction record is $81,464, set in 2020. 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.

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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.