> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ma-wanli · updated 2026-11-03

# Ma Wanli

Ma Wanli is a Chinese artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,667. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ma Wanli is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,013; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ma Wanli work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Ma Wanli on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ma-wanli?ref=kg:ma-wanli) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Ma Wanli work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Wanli work is $2,667.

The median Ma Wanli painting sells for $1,319 across 6 lots.

The median Ma Wanli work on paper sells for $2,193 across 6 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 | 6 | $1,319‡ | $2,844 | — | 2015-04-26 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,193 | $4,456 | — | 2025-11-27 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,456 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,505 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,844 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,323‡ |

‡ 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 Wanli worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ma Wanli work is $2,667. The median Ma Wanli painting sells for $1,319 across 6 lots. The median Ma Wanli work on paper sells for $2,193 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ma Wanli's auction record is $20,357, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ma Wanli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ma-wanli (updated 2026-11-03).

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.