Mu Lingfei (1913–1997)
What is Mu Lingfei’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 93 auction results for Mu Lingfei at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $640 including buyer’s premium (middle half $616–$2,423, n=7). The auction record is $18,043 for 观云图 (2010, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 观云图 | 设色纸本 | $18,043 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2010 |
| 2 | Tiger Roar, 1990 | — | $15,045 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Mount Huang Sea of Cloud, 1913 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $14,514 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 4 | Dragon, 1988 | Ink and color on paper | $11,115 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2024 |
| 5 | Tiger Roaring | Hanging scroll | $9,867 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | 松下高仕, 1990 | 镜心 | $8,777 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Qinglian Chanxin, 1982 | Hanging scroll | $8,691 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Feb 2023 |
| 8 | Landscape and Calligraphy, 1942 | Ink and color on paper | $7,939 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2024 |
| 9 | Tiger Roar | 设色纸本 | $7,355 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | Roaring Tiger, 1913 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $6,127 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $7,033 |
| Other | 21 | $1,771 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $2,730 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 93 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Mu Lingfei is a Chinese artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,448. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Mu Lingfei sold in 2025 for $5,855, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mu Lingfei on OpeningBid →What is a Mu Lingfei work worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mu Lingfei work is $4,448.
The median Mu Lingfei painting sells for $5,812 across 19 lots.
The median Mu Lingfei work on paper sells for $4,484 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $5,812‡ | $1.3M‡ | — | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $4,484‡ | $14,514 | — | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $200,616‡ | $1.3M‡ | — | 2020-12-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $919–$6,747‡ | $3,493‡ | $18,460‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,484–$7,939‡ | $6,127‡ | $14,514 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.3M‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $39,769‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $14,514 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,115 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mu Lingfei worth?
Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mu Lingfei work is $4,448. The median Mu Lingfei painting sells for $5,812 across 19 lots. The median Mu Lingfei work on paper sells for $4,484 across 10 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 the average price of a Mu Lingfei painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mu Lingfei painting is $5,812. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mu Lingfei's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mu Lingfei painting is $1,346,025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Mu Lingfei's auction record?
Mu Lingfei's auction record is $1,346,025, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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