> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ma-tai-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Ma Tai (b. 1885)

Ma Tai is a Chinese artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,313. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ma Tai is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,815; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ma Tai work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Tai work is $1,313.

The median Ma Tai work on paper sells for $6,762 across 3 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 | 4 | — | — | — | 2012-12-27 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $6,762‡ | $11,605‡ | — | 2023-02-15 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $11,605‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,920 |

‡ 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 Tai worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Tai work is $1,313. The median Ma Tai work on paper sells for $6,762 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ma Tai's auction record?

Ma Tai's auction record is $11,605, set in 2023. 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 Tai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ma-tai-2 (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.