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

# Ma Heng (1881–1955)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Ma Heng at 11 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,202 including buyer’s premium (middle half $829–$2,921, n=8). The auction record is $8,431 for 篆书七言联 (2010, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 篆书七言联 | 水墨纸本 | $8,431 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Calligraphy, 1935 | Ink on paper | $8,057 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | 马衡 小篆扇面 （一张） | 水墨纸本 | $4,628 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2013 |
| 4 | 書法「同齋」 | Ink on paper | $4,586 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | 篆书「同斋」 镜心 | Mirror center | $4,148 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | 马衡等刻青田石朱家济自用印二方 | Qingtians stone seals | $3,282 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | 行书七言联 | 水墨纸本 | $2,939 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | 雷峰塔《华严经》残石拓, 民国间拓本 | 1轴 | $2,914 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Colophon on the Imperial Seal of the Celestial Dynasty in the Palace Museum Collection, 民国间钤印本 | 1框 | $1,295 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Xunzi Jijie (Commentary on Xunzi), 20 volumes, 1 case, 6 volumes | Calligraphy/inscription on paper | $1,246 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jul 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $1,295 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $4,586 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ma Heng is a Chinese artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,913. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ma Heng sold in 2026 for $2,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ma Heng work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Heng work is $2,913.

The median Ma Heng work on paper sells for $3,720 across 18 lots.

The median Ma Heng print sells for $2,105 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,105 | $2,914 | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-05-09 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $3,720‡ | $9,264‡ | 94.7% | 2026-02-10 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,402–$4,628‡ | $4,586‡ | $8,057 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,456–$7,084‡ | $3,312‡ | $9,264‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $9,264‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $8,431 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,914 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,295 |

‡ 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 Heng worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Heng work is $2,913. The median Ma Heng work on paper sells for $3,720 across 18 lots. The median Ma Heng print sells for $2,105 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ma Heng work on paper is $3,720. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ma Heng work on paper is $9,264. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Ma Heng's auction record is $15,579, 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, “Ma Heng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ma-heng (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.