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

# Ma Shouzhen (1548–1604)

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

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $13,109 |
| Other | 7 | $6,234 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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

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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.