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# 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.

## What is a Lai Afong work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lai Afong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lai-afong (updated 2026-11-02).

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.