Martin Wong (1946–1999)
What is Martin Wong’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Martin Wong at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $210,265 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,628–$711,200, n=10). The auction record is $1,623,000 for Portrait of Mikey Piñero at Ridge Street and Stanton (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Mikey Piñero at Ridge Street and Stanton, 1985 | Acrylic paint | $1,623,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 2 | Quong Yuen Shing & Co., 1992 | Acrylic | $1,260,375 | Bonhams | May 2022 |
| 3 | Martin Wong (American, 1946-1999) Persuit (El Que Gane Pierde - He Who Wins Looses), 1984, 1984 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,100,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | Everlast, 1987 | Acrylic paint | $952,500 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Liberty Mourning the Death of Her Sister - Beijing, 1989 | Acrylic paint | $952,500 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 6 | Study for La Vida, 1988 | Acrylic paint | $819,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Clones of Bruce Lee, 1992 | Acrylic | $812,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Sunset Park Panoramic, 1985 | Acrylic on canvas | $756,000 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 9 | IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL, 1986 | Acrylic on canvas | $647,091 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | African Temple at 9th Street, 1985 | Acrylic paint | $579,600 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $109,375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $756,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $42,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $23,990 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Martin Wong is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $63,250.
A work by Martin Wong sold in 2025 for $952,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin Wong on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Wong work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Wong work is $63,250.
The median Martin Wong painting sells for $126,000 across 46 lots.
The median Martin Wong print sells for $2,540 across 3 lots.
The median Martin Wong work on paper sells for $4,776 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Wong paintings typically sell for $35,280–$345,712 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,540 | $6,300 | 75% | 2026-04-09 |
| Paintings | 48 | $126,000 | $1.6M | 95.8% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,776 | $19,509 | — | 2026-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $418,515 | $1.6M | — | 2025-11-20 |
Martin Wong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $2,540 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $126,000, record $1,623,000. A typical Martin Wong painting sells for around 50× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $418,515.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $19,735–$63,125 | $47,100 | $150,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $35,280–$345,712 | $126,000 | $491,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $378,180–$919,125 | $701,546 | $1.6M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $19,509 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,072 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,540 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martin Wong worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Wong work is $63,250. The median Martin Wong painting sells for $126,000 across 46 lots. The median Martin Wong print sells for $2,540 across 3 lots. The median Martin Wong work on paper sells for $4,776 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Wong paintings typically sell for $35,280–$345,712 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Martin Wong painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Wong painting is $126,000.
What is Martin Wong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Wong painting is $1,623,000.
What is the average price of a medium Martin Wong painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Wong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $126,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Martin Wong painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Martin Wong painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $701,546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Martin Wong's auction record?
Martin Wong's auction record is $1,623,000, set in 2024.
See the full Martin Wong record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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