Martin Wong Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Martin Wong Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 25, 2025
MANNER OF MARTIN WONG AMERICAN GRAFFITI PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on canvas painting in the manner of Martin Wong, 1946 to 1999, a Chinese-American artist based in New York. Wong is known for exploring the topic of ethnic and racial identity and cross-cultural phenomena. This lot depicts a cartoon revolver with the inscription Bang in a black square, painted on a brick wall. Signed on the backside. Ca. 1980s. Wooden frame. Collectible Contemporary Modernist Fine Art.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 28, 2024
MANNER OF MARTIN WONG AMERICAN GRAFFITI PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on canvas painting in the manner of Martin Wong, 1946 to 1999, a Chinese-American artist based in New York. Wong is known for exploring the topic of ethnic and racial identity and cross-cultural phenomena. This lot depicts a cartoon revolver with the inscription Bang in a black square, painted on a brick wall. Signed on the backside. Ca. 1980s. Wooden frame. Collectible Contemporary Modernist Fine Art.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 21, 2024
ATTR TO MARTIN WONG AMERICAN CHINESE OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Martin Wong, Chinese, American, 1946 to 1999, oil painting on canvas depicting a composition with hands. Signed on the backside. Framed. Martin Wong was a Chinese American painter of the late 20th century. His work has been described as a meticulous blend of social realism and visionary art styles. Wongs paintings often explored multiple ethnic and racial identities, exhibited cross cultural elements, demonstrated multilingualism, and celebrated his queer sexuality. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Nov. 21, 2024
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999). Study for La Vida. acrylic on canvas 58 x 50 in. (
Est: $600,000 - $800,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999). Study for La Vida. acrylic on canvas 58 x 50 in. (147.3 x 127 cm.).
Christie's
Nov. 20, 2024
Martin Wong
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
American, 1946-1999 Jan Rowen, 1976 Inscribed as titled (uc), initialed and dated MW/March/5/1976 (ur) Graphite on paper 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35.6 cm) Unframed Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner This work appears in the Martin Wong Catalog Raisonne Sheet is fully laid down to a foam core support. Reverse not accessible. Sheet is from an artists' spiral-bound sketchpad and retains serration along upper edge. Sheet is toned, with a few scattered spots of foxing throughout. Pinholes at all four corners. A faint vertical crease at center, from upper edge to bottom edge; sheet may have been folded at one time.
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Nov. 20, 2024
Martin Wong
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
American, 1946-1999 Grand Stand at the Stock Car Races - Redwood Acres Eureka, 1974 Oil on canvas 12 x 24 inches (30.5 x 61 cm) Unframed Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner This work is included in the Martin Wong Catalog Raisonne Scattered light edge wear, with minor rubs to corners. No further evidence of losses or wear. No evidence of restoration under UV inspection.
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Oct. 01, 2024
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999). Brick on Brick. acrylic on canvas, in artist's fra
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999). Brick on Brick. acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame 13 3⁄8 x 15 3⁄8 in. (34 x 39 cm.).
Christie's
Aug. 17, 2024
AMERICAN SELF PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING BY MARTIN WONG
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on canvas painting by Martin Wong, 1946 to 1999, a Chinese-American artist based in New York. Wong is known for exploring the topic of ethnic and racial identity and cross-cultural phenomena. This lot is a self-portrait of the painter in cowboy hat with a Jesus Christ patch. Signed by the artist and dated Dec. 9, 1983 in the bottom middle. Wooden frame. Collectible Fine Art, Portraiture.
Antique Arena Inc
May. 17, 2024
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Atlantic City Pandemonium: Beauty Queens in Peril a
Est: $250,000 - $350,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Atlantic City Pandemonium: Beauty Queens in Peril acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 cm.)
Christie's
May. 14, 2024
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Portrait of Mikey Piñero at Ridge Street and Stanto
Est: $1,000,000 - $2,000,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Portrait of Mikey Piñero at Ridge Street and Stanton acrylic on canvas 72 x 72 in. (182.9 x 182.9 cm.)
Christie's
May. 14, 2024
Liberty Mourning the Death of Her Sister - Beijing
Est: $600,000 - $800,000
Property from a Private Collection, New York Martin Wong 1946 - 1999 Liberty Mourning the Death of Her Sister - Beijing acrylic on canvas 48 by 59 ½ in. 121.9 by 151.1 cm. Executed in 1989.
Sotheby's
May. 08, 2024
Martin Wong
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
American, 1946-1999 Untitled (Arcata), circa 1976 Acrylic on canvas 12 x 14 inches (30.5 x 35.6 cm) Unframed Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner This work is included in the Martin Wong online catalog raisonne Edge wear with scattered small chips and losses. A pinhole through canvas at center right. A few flecks of white paint at upper left, likely original to the work. Surface residue at lower right corner and at lower center edge and continuing onto overlap.
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Mar. 16, 2024
AMERICAN CHINESE SKY OIL PAINTING BY MARTIN WONG
Est: $100 - $150
Martin Wong, Chinese, American, 1946 to 1999, oil painting on canvas, Starry Sky, 1978. Signed, titled, and dated, lower to the center. Framed. Martin Wong was a Chinese American painter of the late 20th century. His work has been described as a meticulous blend of social realism and visionary art styles. Wongs paintings often explored multiple ethnic and racial identities, exhibited cross cultural elements, demonstrated multilingualism, and celebrated his queer sexuality. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Mar. 06, 2024
Martin Wong
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
American, 1946-1999 Untitled (Jujyfruits), circa 1978 Ink and watercolor on paper 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm) Unframed Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner
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Nov. 10, 2023
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Brick on Brick acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Brick on Brick acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame overall: 13 3⁄8 x 15 3⁄8 in. (34 x 39 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 01, 2023
Martin Wong
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
American, 1946-1999 Untitled (Cowboy Sacred Heart), 1978 Signed Martin and inscribed extensively on reverse Ink on found printed card, with graphite on paper and collaged found elements in plastic sleeve 10 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches (26 x 17.1 cm) Provenance: Gift of the artist to the current owner, private collection, Eureka, CA Text of letter reads: Hello John: Will write you soon & send pics. Am in the middle of a whole bunch of NY. City jazz paintings right now. We can do the whole trip with the Romano Gabriel slides when I come back for visit in December. Also if you have time maybe you can do photos of lunch box collection and we can split. $$$ on article abt. it. Everything's fine. I swim a lot everyday and drink carrot juice. Miss everyone and look forward to seeing you all again soon. Vatcher's back in town. We went out one nite with his & Mike More's girl friends and saw a lot of great jazz. Hope you're doing fine. More later. Love Martin.
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Oct. 19, 2023
77th Precinct
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Martin Wong 1946 - 1999 77th Precinct Etching and aquatint printed in colors, 1987, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 6/36, on wove paper, published by Sheridan Barden Editions, unframed plate: 799 by 555 mm 31½ by 21⅞ in sheet: 965 by 683 mm 38 by 26⅞ in
Sotheby's
Jun. 21, 2023
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Untitled (Turkey), 1975
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Untitled (Turkey), 1975 Initialed MW and dated December 7th 1975 (uc) Graphite on sketchbook paper 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35.6 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner Literature: Martin Wong Catalogue Raisonné, A. Beadnell, V. Kam, M. Kwon, M. Johnson and G. Ware, eds., Stanford, 2022-ongoing (illustrated online) C
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Mar. 10, 2023
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) African Temple at 9th Street acrylic on canvas 48 x
Est: $600,000 - $800,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) African Temple at 9th Street acrylic on canvas 48 x 96 in. (121.9 x 243.8 cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 17, 2023
Martin Wong, (American, 1946-1999) Oil On Canvas C. 1978-1979, Alfred E. Neuman, H 36'' W 48''
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
Alfred E. Neuman - Mad Magazine. Stamp lower left with two Chinese character seals over circular stamp: "Martin Wong, Human Instamatic" encircling: "I.M,U" over "U.R.2". Hand painted faux wood frame adorns canvas edges. Provenance: Property of a Southfield, MI private collector who purchased it from an Oakland County, MI estate as part of a private sale c. 2010. According to the estate executor, the work was originally purchased by the owner's deceased son who had collected art while living in New York. This work, along with other works in the son's estate, were shipped to Michigan where they remained until sold or dispersed c. 2010. We would like to thank Anneliis Beadnell, Archivist to the Estate of Martin Wong and Co-Editor of the Martin Wong Catalogue Raisonne, Martin Wong Foundation/Stanford Libraries, for confirming that a photograph of this work is in the artists' archive which dates the work circa 1978-79. Because the image in the archive was poorly lit, and its whereabouts were unknown, it was not included in the current Catalogue Raisonne. This work will be reviewed by the editors in the fall of 2023 for inclusion in 2024.
DuMouchelles
Dec. 14, 2022
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Storefront, Chinatown SF oil on canvas 20 x 16 in.
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Storefront, Chinatown SF oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 14, 2022
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Little Got Rained On acrylic on canvas, in artist's
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Little Got Rained On acrylic on canvas, in artist's found frame framed: 20 1/2 x 26 in. (52.1 x 66 cm.) canvas: 16 x 21 in. (40.6 x 53.3 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 14, 2022
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Cupcake and Paco, Corot acrylic on canvas, in artis
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Cupcake and Paco, Corot acrylic on canvas, in artist's found frame framed: 27 1/2 x 32 1/2 in. (70 x 82.6 cm.) canvas: 18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 18, 2022
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Divine acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 c
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Divine acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 18, 2022
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) The Babysitter acrylic on canvas, in artist's found
Est: $150,000 - $200,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) The Babysitter acrylic on canvas, in artist's found frame 32 x 35 in. (81.3 x 88.9 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 18, 2022
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Psychiatrists Testify: Demon Dogs Drive Man to Murd
Est: $350,000 - $450,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Psychiatrists Testify: Demon Dogs Drive Man to Murder acrylic on canvas 36 x 48 in. (91.4 x 121.9 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 09, 2022
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Chinatown Store Front, circa 1975-78
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Chinatown Store Front, circa 1975-78 Acrylic on canvas 16 x 20 inches (40.6 x 50.8 cm) Unframed Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner C
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May. 24, 2022
Martin Wong, Brick on Brick
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Martin Wong Brick on Brick 1988 acrylic on canvas in artist's frame 10 h × 12 w in (25 × 30 cm) Provenance: Private Collection | Christie's, New York, First Open: Summer Edition, 24 July 2014, Lot 209 | P·P·O·W, New York | Private Collection, California This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 19, 2022
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Quong Yuen Shing & Co. 1992
Est: $1,000,000 - $1,500,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Quong Yuen Shing & Co. 1992 signed and dated 1992 acrylic on canvas 72 1/8 by 58 1/4 in. 183.2 by 148 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 11, 2022
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Dave's Corner, 1978
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Dave's Corner, 1978 Acrylic on canvas 48 x 36 inches (122 x 91.4 cm) Unframed Provenance: Gift of the artist to the current owners, 1980 This work depicts Dave's Corner Luncheonette, which was a 24-hour diner located at the corner of Canal Street and Broadway. Dave's Corner was a popular spot for both local denizens as well as patrons of the nearby Mudd Club. Martin Wong presented this work as a wedding gift in 1980 to the current owners. C
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Mar. 09, 2022
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Living Room with Walt and Ducks, circa 1976
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Living Room with Walt and Ducks, circa 1976 Acrylic on canvas 36 x 18 inches (91.44 x 45.72 cm) Unframed Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner C
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Nov. 16, 2021
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Bob and Sandy, 1977
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Bob and Sandy, 1977 Artist's stamp (cl), dated, initialed and inscribed Bob and Sandy/MW January 18th 1977 (uc) Graphite on paper 10 7/8 x 13 5/8 inches (27.6 x 34.6 cm) C
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Oct. 27, 2021
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Untitled Study, circa 1976
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Untitled Study, circa 1976 Acrylic on canvas 11 x 14 inches (27.9 x 35.5 cm) Unframed Provenance: Gift of the artist to the current owner This work is believed to be a study for Tell My Troubles to the 8 Ball, 1978 C
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Sep. 28, 2021
Martin Wong (American, 1946-1999) Persuit (El Que Gane Pierde - He Who Wins Looses), 1984
Est: $500,000 - $700,000
Martin Wong (American, 1946-1999) Persuit (El Que Gane Pierde - He Who Wins Looses), 1984 acrylic on canvas signed Martin Wong, titled and dated (lower center); signed and dated (upper right); titled (upper left) 48 x 72 inches. Property from the Rumsey Hall School, Washington Depot, Connecticut Provenance: Semaphore Gallery. New York Private Collection, New York, 1984 Gifted to the present owner by the above in 1998
Hindman
Jul. 21, 2021
Martin Wong (1946-1999) Ritz acrylic on canvas 16 x 20 in. (40.7 x 50.8 cm.
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Martin Wong (1946-1999) Ritz acrylic on canvas 16 x 20 in. (40.7 x 50.8 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 16, 2021
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 John Ross Burning Blacky's Jacket, circa 1976
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 John Ross Burning Blacky's Jacket, circa 1976 Graphite on paper Unframed 11 x 14 inches Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner C
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Jun. 16, 2021
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Vance Hotel Lobby (from Eureka Sketchbook), 1976
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Vance Hotel Lobby (from Eureka Sketchbook), 1976 Initialed and dated MW March 31 1976 (cr) Graphite on paper 10 3/4 x 14 inches Unframed Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner This work was reproduced in Martin Wong's Eureka Sketchbook, 1976, as page 26. C
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May. 24, 2021
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Vertigo acrylic on canvas assemblage with found fra
Est: $800,000 - $1,500,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Vertigo acrylic on canvas assemblage with found frame canvas: 122.3 (H) x 86.9 x 5.2 cm. (48 1/8 x 34 1/4 x 2 in.) upper embedded frame: 33 x 38 cm. (13 x 15 in.); canvas: 20.5 x 25 cm. (8 1/8 x 9 7/8 in.) lower wood frame: 14.8 x 11.6 cm. (5 7/8 x 4 5/8 in.)
Christie's
May. 14, 2021
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Some Call It Par-A-Dice acrylic on canvas 11 x 14 i
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Some Call It Par-A-Dice acrylic on canvas 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm.)
Christie's
May. 12, 2021
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Meyer's Hotel 1980-1981
Est: $150,000 - $200,000
MARTIN WONG (1946-1999) Meyer's Hotel 1980-1981 signed and dated 1980 © 1981 acrylic on canvas 36 by 48 in. 91.4 by 121.9 cm. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 20, 2021
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Vance Hotel Hallway (from Eureka Sketchbook), 1976
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Vance Hotel Hallway (from Eureka Sketchbook), 1976 Graphite on paper 10 3/4 x 14 inches Unframed Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner This work was reproduced in Martin Wong's Eureka Sketchbook, 1976, p. 28. C
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Apr. 20, 2021
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Portraits, circa 1976
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Portraits, circa 1976 Acrylic on canvas 12 x 24 inches (30.5 x 61 cm) Unframed Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner C
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Dec. 16, 2020
¤ Martin WONG (Américain - 1946 - 1999) Sans titre - circa 1985 Peinture aérosol, marqueurs et acrylique sur toile
Est: €25,000 - €35,000
¤ Martin WONG (Américain - 1946 - 1999) Sans titre - circa 1985 Peinture aérosol, marqueurs et acrylique sur toile En collaboration avec Sharp, Delta2, Stash Spray paint, markers and acrylic on canvas ; in collaboration with Sharp, Delta2 and Stash 24.02 × 48.03 in. h: 61 w: 122 cm Provenance : Ancienne collection Martin Wong, New York Hobbs Gallery, New York Collection particulière, Suisse Commentaire : Cette œuvre historique est collaborative : Le fond a été peint à l'aérosol par Sharp, le train a été peint à l'acrylique par Martin Wong et Delta2, Sharp et Stash ont fait les tags. On devine au dos de l'œuvre une esquisse de dessin de Martin Wong. This historic colab was painted by Martin Wong, SHARP, STASH and DELTA2. The background aerosol by SHARP, the Train in acrylics by Martin Wong and the tags by each of the 3 graffiti writers painted on the train. There is even an under drawing by Martin Wong on the back. Estimation 25 000 - 35 000 €
Artcurial
Dec. 15, 2020
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Vance Hotel (from Eureka Sketchbook), 1976
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Vance Hotel (from Eureka Sketchbook), 1976 Initialed and dated MW 1976 and inscribed as titled (ur) Graphite on paper 10 3/4 x 14 inches Unframed Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner This work was reproduced in Martin Wong's Eureka Sketchbook, 1976, as page 27. C
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Dec. 02, 2020
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Untitled (Buddha), circa 1976
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Untitled (Buddha), circa 1976 Acrylic on canvas 12 x 24 inches (30.5 x 61 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner C
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Dec. 02, 2020
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Untitled (Shoes)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Martin Wong American, 1946-1999 Untitled (Shoes) Inscribed Jan 18 on the reverse Acrylic on canvas 9 x 12 inches (22.8 x 30.5 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner C
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Oct. 07, 2020
Martin Wong (1946-1999) - Brick on Brick
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Martin Wong (1946-1999) Brick on Brick acrylic on canvas in artist's frame 14 1/8 x 17 3/8 in. (36 x 44 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 17, 2020
Martin Wong, Viva tu Vida en Loisaida, Bullet Space, Your House is Mine, Silkscreen
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Artist: Martin Wong, American (1946 - 1999) Title: Viva tu Vida en Loisaida from Bullet Space, Your House is Mine Year: 1988-1992 Medium: Silkscreen, signed in pencil Edition: 150 Image Size: 22 x 18 inches Size: 23 in. x 20 in. (58.42 cm x 50.8 cm)
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