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# Ma Gongyu (1880–1969)

## What is Ma Gongyu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 212 auction results for Ma Gongyu at 19 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,635 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,028–$2,589, n=15). The auction record is $16,115 for CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN XINGSHU (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CALLIGRAPHY COUPLET IN XINGSHU | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $16,115 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | Calligraphy Couplet in Shiguwen | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $12,903 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Six peintures à l'encre sur papier, 1890 | Papier | $7,655 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | 篆书十二言 对联 | Couplet | $5,272 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | Deux peintures en rouleaux à l'encre sur papier, 1890 | La première représentant Zhongkui debout | $5,244 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | 篆书八言联 | 水墨纸本 | $5,058 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | 篆书七言 对联 | 篆书七言 对联 | $4,747 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Lotus | 纸本 | $4,425 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2009 |
| 9 | 行书七言联 | 水墨纸本 | $4,257 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | Quatre peintures à l'encre et couleurs sur soie, 1890 | Color | $4,252 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $3,969 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $2,123 |
| Other | 36 | $1,897 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,402 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $3,244 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,580 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 212 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ma Gongyu is a Chinese artist with 263 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,747. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ma Gongyu sold in 2025 for $2,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ma Gongyu work worth?

Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Gongyu work is $2,747.

The median Ma Gongyu work on paper sells for $3,045 across 69 lots.

The median Ma Gongyu painting sells for $7,655 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ma Gongyu work on papers typically sell for $2,195–$5,048 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ma Gongyu work on papers typically sell for $721–$3,439 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 5 | $7,655‡ | $25,889‡ | — | 2023-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 71 | $3,045‡ | $17,484‡ | 97.2% | 2026-09-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | — | — | — | 2014-12-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $16,800‡ | $25,889‡ | — | 2015-10-06 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,026–$3,842‡ | $3,544‡ | $4,252 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $721–$3,439‡ | $1,580‡ | $17,484‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $2,195–$5,048‡ | $3,431‡ | $14,477‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $25,889‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $17,484‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $16,115 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $7,655 |

‡ 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 Ma Gongyu worth?

Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Gongyu work is $2,747. The median Ma Gongyu work on paper sells for $3,045 across 69 lots. The median Ma Gongyu painting sells for $7,655 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ma Gongyu work on papers typically sell for $2,195–$5,048 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ma Gongyu work on papers typically sell for $721–$3,439 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ma Gongyu work on paper?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ma Gongyu work on paper is $3,045. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ma Gongyu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ma Gongyu work on paper is $17,484. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Ma Gongyu work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ma Gongyu work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,431, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Ma Gongyu work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ma Gongyu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ma Gongyu's auction record is $25,889, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Ma Gongyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ma-gongyu (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.