> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ma-ke · updated 2026-11-03

# Ma Ke (b. 1971)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Ma Ke at 7 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,142 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,572–$41,508, n=14). The auction record is $180,365 for Waiting No.2 (2021, 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 | Waiting No.2, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $180,365 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | The Correct Posture of Youth | Oil on canvas, in frame painted by the artist | $107,007 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | 时代青年的正确姿势, 2017 | — | $97,227 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Game Behind the Scenes, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $79,263 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Reading Series - Crossing, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $78,078 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Embrace, 2009 | Oil paint | $77,875 | Phillips | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Youth 3, 2010 | Oil paint | $77,836 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Nightfall no.2, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $70,205 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | World 2, 2009 | Oil paint | $64,981 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Theatre, 2012 | Oil paint | $56,710 | Phillips | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $56,710 |
| Other | 8 | $19,001 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $77,856 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $10,821 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ma Ke is a Chinese artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $32,154. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ma Ke sold in 2026 for $78,078, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ma Ke work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Ke work is $32,154.

The median Ma Ke painting sells for $50,263 across 30 lots.

The median Ma Ke work on paper sells for $8,587 across 4 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ma Ke paintings typically sell for $50,570–$83,847 (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 | 32 | $50,263‡ | $192,961‡ | 93.8% | 2026-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $8,587‡ | $14,101‡ | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $180,365‡ | $395,607‡ | — | 2024-06-22 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $8,951–$22,007‡ | $10,821‡ | $29,686‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $50,570–$83,847‡ | $73,269‡ | $192,961‡ |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $192,961‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $180,365 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $14,101‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,840‡ |

‡ 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 Ke worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Ke work is $32,154. The median Ma Ke painting sells for $50,263 across 30 lots. The median Ma Ke work on paper sells for $8,587 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ma Ke paintings typically sell for $50,570–$83,847 (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 Ke painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ma Ke painting is $50,263. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ma Ke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ma Ke painting is $192,961. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Ma Ke painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ma Ke painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $73,269, 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 Ke painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ma Ke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,821, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ma Ke's auction record is $395,607, set in 2024. 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 Ke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ma-ke (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.