> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ngwe-gaing · updated 2026-11-02

# Ngwe Gaing (1901–1967)

## What is Ngwe Gaing’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Ngwe Gaing at 6 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,151 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,503–$7,680, n=6). The auction record is $9,803 for Portrait of a lady (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of a lady, 1901 | Watercolour on paper | $9,803 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Two Studies of Burmese Dancers, 1901 | Watercolour | $9,675 | Bonhams | May 2014 |
| 3 | Portrait of a young lady in green longyi, 1901 | Watercolour with traces of pencil | $9,437 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Figures by a river | Oil on canvas laid down on paper | $2,409 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | People going back from the bazaar at Tavoy | Watercolour on card | $1,893 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | South Pacific Woman with Costume | Watecolor | $1,711 | Hess Fine Art (Hess Fine Auctions) | Jan 2020 |
| 7 | South Pacific Woman Grinding Patty | Watercolor | $1,416 | Hess Fine Art (Hess Fine Auctions) | Jan 2020 |
| 8 | Market Road in Tavoy, Burma, 1901 | Watercolour with traces of pencil | $1,373 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Hauling Bamboo, 1901 | Colour on paper | $1,290 | Bonhams | Apr 2020 |
| 10 | Trading Among Jungle People, 1901 | Colour on paper | $1,290 | Bonhams | Apr 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,633 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,394 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ngwe Gaing is a Burmese artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,564. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ngwe Gaing sold in 2026 for $2,409, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ngwe Gaing work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ngwe Gaing work is $1,564.

The median Ngwe Gaing work on paper sells for $1,290 across 7 lots.

The median Ngwe Gaing painting sells for $5,348 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $5,348† | $9,675 | 66.7% | 2020-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,290 | $9,803 | 63.6% | 2026-07-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,095–$1,352 | $1,290 | $9,437 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $9,803 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $9,675 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $9,437 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,985† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ngwe Gaing worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ngwe Gaing work is $1,564. The median Ngwe Gaing work on paper sells for $1,290 across 7 lots. The median Ngwe Gaing painting sells for $5,348 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ngwe Gaing work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ngwe Gaing work on paper is $1,290.

### What is Ngwe Gaing's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ngwe Gaing work on paper is $9,803.

### What is Ngwe Gaing's auction record?

Ngwe Gaing's auction record is $9,803, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ngwe Gaing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ngwe-gaing (updated 2026-11-02).

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.