Ma Quan (b. 1600)
What is Ma Quan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Ma Quan at 17 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,108 including buyer’s premium (middle half $578–$2,310, n=7). The auction record is $89,593 for 龙麟虬枝 (2015, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 龙麟虬枝, 1702年作 | 水墨纸本 | $89,593 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2015 |
| 2 | Flower, Bird and Insect, 1696 | Burlap | $61,246 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Chrysanthemums, 1754 | Ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll | $27,297 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | Dragon, Qilin, and Gnarled Branches | 水墨纸本 | $14,985 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | A PAIR OF CHINESE AND POLYCHROME-PAINTED SILK PANELS | Polychrome-painted silk | $13,315 | Christie's | Sep 2010 |
| 6 | Flowers and Rock, 1742 | Burlap | $12,821 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | FLOWER AND INSECTS | Ink and color on silk, album of twelve leaves | $12,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2013 |
| 8 | Flowers and Rock, 1742 | Burlap | $8,750 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 9 | Flowers Album Leaves (six selected from eleven) | 设色绢本 | $8,138 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2008 |
| 10 | Fruits and Vegetables, 1692 | Burlap | $6,538 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $5,998 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $899 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,527 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,224 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Ma Quan is a Chinese artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,094. 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 Quan sold in 2025 for $3,313, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Quan work is $3,094.
The median Ma Quan work on paper sells for $6,538 across 15 lots.
The median Ma Quan painting sells for $1,646 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,646†‡ | $49,392‡ | 81.3% | 2023-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $6,538†‡ | $89,593 | 83.3% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $61,246‡ | $89,593 | — | 2020-10-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 7 | $612–$13,903‡ | $8,750‡ | $89,593 |
‡ 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 | 2015 | $89,593 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $61,246 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $49,392‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $37,727 |
‡ 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 Quan worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Quan work is $3,094. The median Ma Quan work on paper sells for $6,538 across 15 lots. The median Ma Quan painting sells for $1,646 across 13 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 Quan work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ma Quan work on paper is $6,538. 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 Quan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ma Quan work on paper is $89,593.
What is the average price of a Ma Quan painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ma Quan painting is $1,646. 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 Quan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ma Quan painting is $49,392. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Ma Quan's auction record?
Ma Quan's auction record is $89,593, set in 2015.
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