> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-mao · updated 2026-11-01

# Lin Mao

Lin Mao is a Chinese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $168,632. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lin Mao is recorded as sold in 2019 for $198,234; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lin Mao work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Mao work is $168,632.

The median Lin Mao painting sells for $117,605 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $117,605‡ | $298,078‡ | — | 2019-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $187,776‡ | $298,078‡ | — | 2019-12-03 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $298,078‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $177,318‡ |

‡ 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 Lin Mao worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Mao work is $168,632. The median Lin Mao painting sells for $117,605 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lin Mao's auction record?

Lin Mao's auction record is $298,078, set in 2016. 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lin Mao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-mao (updated 2026-11-01).

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.