Ma Shouzhen (1548–1604)
What is Ma Shouzhen’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Ma Shouzhen at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,828 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,332–$29,456, n=6). The auction record is $49,094 for Orchid and Bamboo (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orchid and Bamboo | Ink on gold paper, fan leaf | $49,094 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | 兰竹图卷 | Handscroll | $46,803 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | Rock and Bamboo | Ink | $41,870 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Calligraphy in Regular Script | Ink on paper, fan leaf | $31,093 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Orchid, Bamboo and Rock, 1603 | Ink on gold paper, fan leaf | $24,547 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | 兰竹图 | 水墨纸本 | $13,986 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2006 |
| 7 | Orchid, Bamboo and Rock | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $13,109 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | 兰花图卷 | 水墨纸本 | $11,252 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 9 | Orchid and Bamboo, 1572 | Handscroll, ink on paper | $8,072 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 10 | Flowers, 1604年作 | 设色纸本 | $6,234 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Mar 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $13,109 |
| Other | 7 | $6,234 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $13,109 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Ma Shouzhen is a Chinese artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $8,625. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ma Shouzhen sold in 2025 for $49,094, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ma Shouzhen on OpeningBid →What is a Ma Shouzhen work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Shouzhen work is $8,625.
The median Ma Shouzhen work on paper sells for $13,986 across 17 lots.
The median Ma Shouzhen painting sells for $5,770 across 2 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 | $5,770‡ | $9,177‡ | — | 2022-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $13,986‡ | $58,521‡ | 89.5% | 2026-04-16 |
‡ 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) | 14 | $6,673–$42,589‡ | $22,540‡ | $58,521‡ |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $58,521‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $49,094 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,177‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,363‡ |
‡ 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 Shouzhen worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Shouzhen work is $8,625. The median Ma Shouzhen work on paper sells for $13,986 across 17 lots. The median Ma Shouzhen painting sells for $5,770 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ma Shouzhen work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ma Shouzhen work on paper is $13,986. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ma Shouzhen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ma Shouzhen work on paper is $58,521. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ma Shouzhen work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ma Shouzhen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ma Shouzhen's auction record?
Ma Shouzhen's auction record is $58,521, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Ma Shouzhen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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