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# Painting China, 20th Century

## What is Painting China, 20th Century’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Painting China, 20th Century at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $181 including buyer’s premium (middle half $142–$284, n=7). The auction record is $417 for Painting of a horse and three grooms, ink and colour on silk (2026, Aste Bolaffi). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painting of a horse and three grooms, ink and colour on silk | China, 20th Century | $417 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Painting of ladies in a landscape, ink and colours on silk, 20th Century | China, 20th Century | $290 | Aste Bolaffi | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Reception scene, ink and colours on silk painting, 20th Century | China, 20th Century | $278 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Lake landscape painting, ink and colours on silk, 20th Century | China, 20th Century | $181 | Aste Bolaffi | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Guanyin seated on a rock, ink and colours on silk, 20th Century | China, 20th Century | $145 | Aste Bolaffi | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Landscape painting, ink and colours on paper, China, 20th Century | China, 20th Century | $139 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Seated lady playing the flute with attendant, ink and colours on silk, China, 20th Century | China, 20th Century | $139 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $181 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $181 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Painting China, 20th Century is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $181.

A work by Painting China, 20th Century sold in 2026 for $417, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Painting China, 20th Century work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Painting China, 20th Century work is $181.

The median Painting China, 20th Century painting sells for $181 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $181 | $290 | — | 2025-06-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $290 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $181 |

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 Painting China, 20th Century worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Painting China, 20th Century work is $181. The median Painting China, 20th Century painting sells for $181 across 3 lots.

### What is Painting China, 20th Century's auction record?

Painting China, 20th Century's auction record is $417, 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.

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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.