Mao
Mao is a Chinese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Mao sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mao on OpeningBid →What is a Mao work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mao work is $500.
The median Mao print sells for $6,469 across 5 lots.
The median Mao painting sells for $8,007 across 2 lots.
The median Mao sculpture sells for $1,400 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $6,469† | $39,600 | — | 2025-11-13 |
| Paintings | 2 | $8,007 | $15,839 | — | 2024-02-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,400† | $1,400† | — | 2025-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Mao's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $6,469. Paintings (2 lots) median $8,007, record $15,839.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $39,600 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $15,839 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $15,525 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,400† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $174 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mao worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mao work is $500. The median Mao print sells for $6,469 across 5 lots. The median Mao painting sells for $8,007 across 2 lots. The median Mao sculpture sells for $1,400 across 1 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 Mao's auction record?
Mao's auction record is $39,600, set in 2025.
See the full Mao record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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