Ma Jun (b. 1975)
Ma Jun is a Chinese artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,747. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ma Jun is recorded as sold in 2021 for $4,643; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ma Jun on OpeningBid →What is a Ma Jun work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Jun work is $3,747.
The median Ma Jun painting sells for $5,629 across 30 lots.
The median Ma Jun work on paper sells for $1,789 across 10 lots.
The median Ma Jun print sells for $4,643 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ma Jun paintings typically sell for $3,713–$9,051 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $4,643‡ | $4,643‡ | — | 2021-07-15 |
| Paintings | 34 | $5,629†‡ | $29,644‡ | 88.2% | 2025-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,789 | $6,451 | — | 2022-03-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,567‡ | $29,644‡ | — | 2014-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ma Jun's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $4,643. Paintings (34 lots) median $5,629, record $29,644. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $18,567.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $3,713–$9,051†‡ | $5,319†‡ | $12,997‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $9,054–$17,175‡ | $12,000‡ | $29,644‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2014 | $29,644‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $18,567‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $6,451 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,643‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,762 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ma Jun worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Jun work is $3,747. The median Ma Jun painting sells for $5,629 across 30 lots. The median Ma Jun work on paper sells for $1,789 across 10 lots. The median Ma Jun print sells for $4,643 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ma Jun paintings typically sell for $3,713–$9,051 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ma Jun painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ma Jun painting is $5,629. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ma Jun's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ma Jun painting is $29,644. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ma Jun painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ma Jun painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,319, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ma Jun's auction record?
Ma Jun's auction record is $29,644, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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