Ma Lin (1180–1256)
Ma Lin is a Chinese artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $15,535. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ma Lin is recorded as sold in 2022 for $551,310; 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 Lin on OpeningBid →What is a Ma Lin work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Lin work is $15,535.
The median Ma Lin painting sells for $17,885 across 13 lots.
The median Ma Lin work on paper sells for $15,535 across 1 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 | 14 | $17,885‡ | $199,052‡ | 92.9% | 2022-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $15,535 | $15,535 | — | 2013-02-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $341,922‡ | $551,310‡ | — | 2022-10-21 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $7,055–$22,012‡ | $10,868‡ | $30,893‡ |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $199,052‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $30,893‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $15,535 |
‡ 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 Lin worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Lin work is $15,535. The median Ma Lin painting sells for $17,885 across 13 lots. The median Ma Lin work on paper sells for $15,535 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ma Lin painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ma Lin painting is $17,885. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ma Lin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ma Lin painting is $199,052. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Ma Lin's auction record?
Ma Lin's auction record is $551,310, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Ma Lin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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