Lai Afong (1839–1890)
Lai Afong is a Chinese artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,266. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lai Afong sold in 2026 for $1,266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lai Afong work is $1,266.
The median Lai Afong photograph sells for $1,266 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 13 | $1,266‡ | $7,534 | 84.6% | 2026-07-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $726–$2,807‡ | $1,327‡ | $7,534 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2004 | $7,534 |
| Photography | 2019 | $4,680 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lai Afong worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lai Afong work is $1,266. The median Lai Afong photograph sells for $1,266 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lai Afong photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lai Afong photograph is $1,266. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lai Afong's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lai Afong photograph is $7,534.
What is the average price of a small Lai Afong photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lai Afong photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lai Afong's auction record?
Lai Afong's auction record is $7,534, set in 2004.
See the full Lai Afong record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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