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

# MA Pai-sui (1909–2003)

MA Pai-sui is a Taiwanese artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $11,100. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by MA Pai-sui is recorded as sold in 2014 for $15,266; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a MA Pai-sui work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MA Pai-sui work is $11,100.

The median MA Pai-sui work on paper sells for $8,874 across 10 lots.

The median MA Pai-sui painting sells for $11,100 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 | 2 | $11,100‡ | $11,100‡ | 50% | 2011-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $8,874‡ | $22,125‡ | 66.7% | 2018-12-02 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $5,024–$14,467‡ | $8,874‡ | $22,125‡ |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $22,125‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $16,896‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $11,100‡ |

‡ 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 Pai-sui worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MA Pai-sui work is $11,100. The median MA Pai-sui work on paper sells for $8,874 across 10 lots. The median MA Pai-sui painting sells for $11,100 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a MA Pai-sui work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MA Pai-sui work on paper is $8,874. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is MA Pai-sui's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a MA Pai-sui work on paper is $22,125. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium MA Pai-sui work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium MA Pai-sui work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is MA Pai-sui's auction record?

MA Pai-sui's auction record is $22,125, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “MA Pai-sui auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ma-pai-sui (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.