> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/desheng-ma · updated 2026-11-03

# Desheng Ma (b. 1952)

Desheng Ma is a Chinese artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $19,336.

A work by Desheng Ma sold in 2026 for $640,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Desheng Ma work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desheng Ma work is $19,336.

The median Desheng Ma painting sells for $19,244 across 11 lots.

The median Desheng Ma work on paper sells for $25,665 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $19,244 | $133,431 | 84.6% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $25,665 | $640,200 | 75% | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $28,231–$36,318 | $33,975 | $133,431 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $640,200 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $133,431 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $36,510 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $25,665 |

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 Desheng Ma worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desheng Ma work is $19,336. The median Desheng Ma painting sells for $19,244 across 11 lots. The median Desheng Ma work on paper sells for $25,665 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Desheng Ma painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Desheng Ma painting is $19,244.

### What is Desheng Ma's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Desheng Ma painting is $133,431.

### What is Desheng Ma's auction record?

Desheng Ma's auction record is $640,200, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Desheng Ma auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/desheng-ma (updated 2026-11-03).

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.