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# CHINE, Dynastie Ming

## What is CHINE, Dynastie Ming’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for CHINE, Dynastie Ming at 3 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,993–$13,715, n=13). The auction record is $975,600 for RARE CLOCHE RITUELLE EN BRONZE DORE, BIANZHONG (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RARE CLOCHE RITUELLE EN BRONZE DORE, BIANZHONG, 1368-1644 | Bronze | $975,600 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | RARE ET IMPORTANT CACHET EN IVOIRE, Ming dynasty | Ivory | $559,378 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | STATUE DE MAITREYA EN BRONZE DORE LAQUÉ OR, Ming dynasty | STATUE DE MAITREYA EN BRONZE DORE LAQUÉ OR | $81,068 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | PETITE VERSEUSE EN JADE BEIGE ET ROUILLE | Jade | $59,790 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | GRAND POISSON EN JADE CELADON ET ROUILLE, Ming dynasty | Russet jade | $54,518 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | DOUZE PANNEAUX REPRÉSENTANT UNE SCÈNE DE CHASSE MANDCHOUE, Ming dynasty | Ink and colour on silk | $51,634 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | TETE DE GUANYIN EN PIERRE GRISE, Ming dynasty | Pierre grise | $51,468 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | BRULE-PARFUM TRIPODE EN EMAUX CLOISONNES, Ming dynasty | Reposant sur trois petits pieds en bronze doré rehaussés de têtes d'éléphant, la panse globulaire est agrémentée de vigne vierge et grappes de raisins. Le col est surmonté de deux anses en bronze doré en forme de U inversés | $48,780 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | PENDENTIF EN JADE BLANC ET ROUILLE, 1368-1644 | Jade blanche et rouille | $48,727 | Christie's | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | STATUE DE GUANYIN SUR UNE BASE LOTIFORME EN BRONZE DORÉ | STATUE DE GUANYIN SUR UNE BASE LOTIFORME EN BRONZE DORÉ | $46,336 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 31 | $16,176 |
| Other | 56 | $9,906 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $12,055 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $12,031 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


CHINE, Dynastie Ming is a Chinese artist with 134 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $12,055.

A work by CHINE, Dynastie Ming sold in 2025 for $25,118, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a CHINE, Dynastie Ming work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CHINE, Dynastie Ming work is $12,055.

The median CHINE, Dynastie Ming sculpture sells for $17,174 across 28 lots.

The median CHINE, Dynastie Ming work on paper sells for $30,769 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $30,769 | $51,634 | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 28 | $17,174 | $975,600 | — | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $81,068 | $975,600 | — | 2023-06-14 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $8,856–$29,217 | $18,292 | $975,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $12,031–$16,176 | $13,715 | $46,336 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $975,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $81,068 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $51,634 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $9,903 |

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 CHINE, Dynastie Ming worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CHINE, Dynastie Ming work is $12,055. The median CHINE, Dynastie Ming sculpture sells for $17,174 across 28 lots. The median CHINE, Dynastie Ming work on paper sells for $30,769 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a CHINE, Dynastie Ming sculpture?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CHINE, Dynastie Ming sculpture is $17,174.

### What is CHINE, Dynastie Ming's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a CHINE, Dynastie Ming sculpture is $975,600.

### What is the average price of a small CHINE, Dynastie Ming sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small CHINE, Dynastie Ming sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,292, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is CHINE, Dynastie Ming's auction record?

CHINE, Dynastie Ming's auction record is $975,600, set in 2021.

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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.