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# Raymond Ching (b. 1939)

Raymond Ching is a New Zealander artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $7,091. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Raymond Ching sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $21,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raymond Ching work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Ching work is $7,091.

The median Raymond Ching painting sells for $12,308 across 22 lots.

The median Raymond Ching work on paper sells for $1,153 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 22 | $12,308† | $85,805† | — | 2026-08-04 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,153† | $38,914† | 93.8% | 2026-08-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $31,890† | $85,805† | — | 2025-04-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $12,693–$19,048† | $15,358† | $23,388 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,917–$14,043† | $8,360† | $85,805† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,045–$9,384† | $4,386† | $38,914† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $85,805† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $38,914† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $23,388 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $14,265† |

† 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 Raymond Ching worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Ching work is $7,091. The median Raymond Ching painting sells for $12,308 across 22 lots. The median Raymond Ching work on paper sells for $1,153 across 15 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Raymond Ching painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raymond Ching painting is $12,308. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Raymond Ching's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raymond Ching painting is $85,805. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $85,805 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Raymond Ching work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raymond Ching work on paper is $1,153. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Raymond Ching's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raymond Ching work on paper is $38,914. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $38,914 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Raymond Ching painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raymond Ching painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Raymond Ching work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raymond Ching work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Raymond Ching's auction record?

Raymond Ching's auction record is $85,805, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $85,805 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Raymond Ching auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raymond-ching-2 (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.