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# U Ngwe Gaing (1901–1967)

U Ngwe Gaing is a Burma artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $27,453.

A work by U Ngwe Gaing sold in 2023 for $27,453, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a U Ngwe Gaing work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a U Ngwe Gaing work is $27,453.

The median U Ngwe Gaing painting sells for $28,855 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $28,855 | $225,804 | — | 2024-05-29 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $17,884–$44,611 | $27,453 | $225,804 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $225,804 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $64,367 |

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 U Ngwe Gaing worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a U Ngwe Gaing work is $27,453. The median U Ngwe Gaing painting sells for $28,855 across 12 lots.

### What is the average price of a U Ngwe Gaing painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a U Ngwe Gaing painting is $28,855.

### What is U Ngwe Gaing's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a U Ngwe Gaing painting is $225,804.

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

U Ngwe Gaing's auction record is $225,804, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.