Zedong Mao Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Zedong Mao Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 15, 2026
Propaganda Poster Mountain Flowers In Bloom Mao Zedong Zhou Enlai
Est: £60 - £120
Original vintage Chinese propaganda poster - When the Mountain Flowers Are in Full Bloom - featuring an illustration of Mao Zedong (1893-1976) the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party and Zhou Enlai (1898-1976), the inaugural premier of the People's Republic of China, standing amidst trees in bloom. Horizontal. Good condition, creasing, tears, staining, writing on reverse. Country of issue: China, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 77x53, year of printing: 1978.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Jun. 24, 2026
A porcelain bust of Mao Zedong
Est: €500 - €800
The text on the front reads 'Great Mentor, Great Leader, Great Commander, Great Helmsman, Long Live Chairman Mao'. With four impressed characters on the base. 1960's, China,H 26.5 cm, L 21.5 cm, No damage or restoration.
Venduehuis Auctioneers The Hague
Jun. 04, 2026
Quantity of Chinese Photographs of Mao Zedong,
Est: $40 - $60
depicting various scenes (qty)
Aalders Auctions
Jun. 03, 2026
13 photographs of Mao Zedong (1893-1976), 1960s. 10x ca. 30 x 24 cm - 30 x 16.5 cm; 3 x 20 x 15.5 cm. Provenance: the archive of L’ Agence Dorka-Tops, Paris. This agency consisted of the photographers Edith Tops (Dutch) and André ‘Dorka’ Weisz (Hung
Est: €100 - €200
13 photographs of Mao Zedong (1893-1976), 1960s. 10x ca. 30 x 24 cm - 30 x 16.5 cm; 3 x 20 x 15.5 cm. Provenance: the archive of L’ Agence Dorka-Tops, Paris. This agency consisted of the photographers Edith Tops (Dutch) and André ‘Dorka’ Weisz (Hungarian) and was mainly active between 1950 and 1970.
Zeeuws Veilinghuis
May. 20, 2026
Mao Zedong (1893-1976). A collection of 46 photographs of Mao Zedong, c. 1919-1972, printed 1976
Est: £200 - £300
Mao Zedong (1893-1976). A collection of 46 photographs of Mao Zedong, c. 1919-1972, printed 1976 * Mao Zedong (1893-1976), Chairman of the Communist Party of China 1943-76 and Chairman of the People's Republic of China 1954-59. A collection of 46 photographs of Mao Tsetung from his youth to old age, c. 1919-1972, printed later by Hsinhua News Agency, 1976, gelatin silver prints, mostly shown during his time as China’s leader, wet stamp captions and credit details in Chinese and English to versos, 29 x 23 cm and similar sizes, near fine/fine QTY: (46)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Apr. 22, 2026
Mao Zedong Original Pen Signed Photo
Est: $100 - $200
Mao Zedong Original Pen Signed Photo. Condition: Generally Good. Dimensions: 5" x 3.5". Provenance: From a European Collector. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Apr. 02, 2026
Mao Zedong, small bronze bust
Est: €200 - €250
Made of lined bronze. In good condition.
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
Mar. 19, 2026
MAO ZEDONG INTEREST: CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY ON PAPER
Est: £400 - £600
MAO ZEDONG INTEREST: CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY ON PAPER the lithograph or coloured print of a calligraphic document by Mao Zedong (Chairman Mao, 1893-1976) on lined paper with red border, later framed and glazed, the printed section 22cm x 31cm, the sheet of paper 45cm x 37cm, the frame 77.5cm x 62cm
Curated Auctions
Mar. 12, 2026
Chinese porcelain plaque from the People's Republic of Mao Zedong, circa 1975.
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
After the work by Yao Duoduo “Ode to Happiness” made in 1975 34x57 cm.
Balclis
Jan. 27, 2026
MAO ZEDONG (1893-1976). PRESIDENT CARTER'S COPY OF QUOTATIONS FROM CHAIRMAN
Est: $800 - $1,200
MAO ZEDONG (1893-1976). PRESIDENT CARTER'S COPY OF QUOTATIONS FROM CHAIRMAN MAO TSETUNG.
Christie's
Jan. 26, 2026
China Red Army long march With Mao ZEDONG - Propaganda poster, 1967
Est: $180 - $220
China Red Army long march With Mao ZEDONG - Propaganda poster, 1967 h:49 w: 72 cm. Provenance: Collected over the past 50 years by the Taieb family, Jerusalem, who assembled an international collection of original movie posters, French educational school posters from the 1960s, Japanese toys from the same period, as well as historical bills, coins, and books dating from the 19th century to 1984. The collection includes rare and unique items. Other Notes: Location: Israel. For estimated delivery time please contact us. Condition report available upon request.
Matsart Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 08, 2025
7 Badges - Mao Zedong, Peoples Republic of China, 1965 -1971
Est: $100 - $200
7 Badges - Mao Zedong, Peoples Republic of China, 1965 -1971. Round badge of gold-colored metal, with head and shoulders left profile of Mao Zedong on a red ground, encircled by a gold-colored border, possibly ears of wheat. Each Diameter: 1.1" (3 cm).
Material Culture
Dec. 08, 2025
5 Cultural Revolution Rubber Busts of Mao Zedong (1893-1976)
Est: $200 - $400
5 Cultural Revolution Rubber Busts of Mao Zedong (1893-1976). During the Cultural Revolution, rubber figures of Mao were increasingly produced as a more accessibly alternative to glass, plaster, or ceramic versions. Sizes from: 8.5'' x 7'' x 3.5'' (22 x 18 x 9 cm)to 9'' x 7'' x 3.5'' (23 x 18 x 9 cm).
Material Culture
Dec. 08, 2025
4 Cultural Revolution Rubber Busts And 1 Plaque Of Mao Zedong (1893-1976)
Est: $200 - $400
4 Cultural Revolution Rubber Busts And 1 Plaque Of Mao Zedong (1893-1976). Manufactured at the Wei Dong Plastic and Rubber Factory of Nanjing. Sizes from: 5'' x 4'' x 2'' (13 x 10 x 5 cm) to 12'' x 9.5'' x 3.5'' (30 x 24 x 9 cm).
Material Culture
Dec. 08, 2025
Chinese Carved Bone Relief Portrait of Mao Zedong
Est: $300 - $500
Chinese Carved Bone Relief Portrait of Mao Zedong. Size: 3.5'' x 2.5'' x .5'' (9 x 6 x 1 cm).
Material Culture
Dec. 08, 2025
Woodblock Of Mao Zedong, Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976
Est: $400 - $500
Woodblock Of Mao Zedong, Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976. Size: 12'' x 16'' x 1'' (30 x 41 x 3 cm). Depicting Mao with Red Guard holding a copy of "Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong." Inscribed: "Long Live Mao Zedong." Provenance: Bonhams, New York, October 21, 2015, Lot 113.
Material Culture
Dec. 08, 2025
Mao Zedong Square Glass Mango
Est: $400 - $800
Chinese Cultural Revolution Wax Mango Shrine In Glass Box with wood and metal base. With portrait of Chairman Mao among sun burst and the title 'Wish Chairman Mao A Long Long Life', the back reads 'On August 5th, 1968 Our Great Leader Chairman Mao Give The Most Precious Gift Mango To The Capital Mao Tse-Tung's Thoughts Propaganda Team Which was garrisoned in Tsing-hua University On July 27', on the left it reads 'The Workers' Class Win Honour For Chairman Mao', On the right it reads "Chairman Mao Backs The Workers' Class Up. Glass box repaired. Size: 6.5'' x 9'' x 5'' (17 x 23 x 13 cm).
Material Culture
Dec. 08, 2025
Chinese Cultural Revolution Jade Bust of Mao Zedong
Est: $600 - $1,200
Chinese Cultural Revolution Jade Bust of Mao Zedong. Pale green carved jade, possibly nephrite. Height: 5" (13 cm). Weight: 812 g.
Material Culture
Dec. 08, 2025
Porcelain Vase Of Mao Zedong
Est: $500 - $1,000
Porcelain Vase Of Mao Zedong. Inscribed: "The Red Flag of Da Zhai Is Flying with the wind, struggle to achieve the new Harvest of Agriculture" and "Learn from Da Zhai in Agriculture." Size: 20'' x 10'' x 10'' (51 x 25 x 25 cm).
Material Culture
Dec. 08, 2025
"Selected Works of Mao Zedong" 1969
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
"Selected Works of Mao Zedong" 1969. Compilation of writings of Chairman Mao. In red plastic water-proof portable case. Front of case with badge and title incised in gold. With Vice-Chairman Linâs endorsement incised in gold still intact on rear. The book has 1406 pages, with 18 pages of preliminaries. In fine condition, the incised endorsement on the outside case usually rubbed off. Size: 5.5'' x 4'' x 1.5'' (14 x 10 x 4 cm).
Material Culture
Dec. 08, 2025
1st Edition "The Little Red Book" Mao Zedong (1893-1976) Designer Binding by Robert Wu
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Designer Binding by Robert Wu. 1st Edition "The Little Red Book" Mao Zedong (1893-1976) Mao Zbuxi Yulu (Quotations from Chairman Mao). Printed and edited by the Central Intelligence Bureau of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, May 1964. With sepia-printed Mao portrait frontispiece. Small 8vo [vii] half-title, title-page, Mao Portrait and endorsement: "Everyone should study the Chairman's writings, Follow his teachings, Act according to instructions." 2 (Preface), 2 (Index), 250 pp; rebound in unique artistic fine leather binding with gilt stamping and mounted Mao portrait medallion by Robert Wu, original vinyl front cover on cloth box. Ownership inscription on original free endpaper: "Yang Zebghui." Hand-inked corrections on pages 82/83. Size: 4'' x 6'', 10 x 15 cm (book).
Material Culture
Nov. 21, 2025
Collection: seven prints by Wu Junyong and two posters by Mao Zedong (*)
Est: €100 - €150
Collection: seven prints by Wu Junyong and two posters by Mao Zedong (*)
Veilinghuis Loeckx
Nov. 05, 2025
A set of twelve Chinese bisque porcelain busts of Mao Zedong
Est: £400 - £600
A set of twelve Chinese bisque porcelain busts of Mao Zedong circa 1966-67 Each inscribed 'Long Live Chairman Mao' in cursive script, 18cm high (12). Provenance: Peter Wain Cf. A set from the same hoard was exhibited: Mao: Art For The Masses, Revolutionary Art of the Mao Zedong Era, 1950-1976, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, May 2003 - March 2004, cat. no. 32. 二十世紀中期毛主席瓷塑半身像一組十二尊類似一組瓷塑像展覽於：大眾藝術：毛澤東期間的革命藝術"，蘇格蘭博物館，愛丁堡，2003年5月至2004年3月，圖錄編號32。來源：彼得·韋恩 (Peter Wain) 收藏 A hoard of 400 bisque porcelain busts of Chairman Mao were discovered on the Sino-Tibetan border in an area regarded as the inspiration for Shangri-La. Originally intended for distribution throughout the South Eastern corner of Tibet, they were packed into baskets and transported by horse to Zhong Dian on the Yunnan Tibet border. The baskets were stored awaiting distribution in a police station but never made it any further, languishing forgotten until 1998 when the building was destroyed by an earthquake. The busts miraculously survived, protected by their transit baskets and straw wadding. The design of the bust was officially sanctioned, being the only sculptural image of Mao made for distribution to official buildings in China. The majority of the hoard was bought by the late Peter Wain, before being shipped to the UK.
Roseberys
Nov. 04, 2025
2pc Mao Zedong Harmony Kingdom Pot Belly Figurine & Chairman Mao Badge
Est: $50 - $200
These items display the historical significance of Chairman Mao Zedong. Popularized during the Chinese cultural revolution of 1966 to 1976. The figurine features a hand-painted caricature of Mao Zedong with a removable head, crafted from resin and finished in warm brown and cream tones. The bottom is marked "Pot Bellys, Harmony Kingdom, Mao Zedong 2001, Made in China." Accompanying the figurine is a circular porcelain portrait pin, often referred to as the Chairman Mao badge. Widespread throughout China during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) to promote the cult of personality around Mao. Depicting Mao Zedong in a green military uniform with a red star cap, bordered in gold. Issued: 2001 Dimensions: 1.5"L x 2"W x 2.5"H Country of Origin: England
Lion and Unicorn
Nov. 04, 2025
Mao Zedong (1893-1976)
Est: £150 - £200
Mao Zedong (1893-1976) Calligraphy Woodblock prints by Rongbao Zhai, group of four, 74cm x 28.5cm, 74cm x 28.5cm, 44cm x 28cm, 29cm x 41.5cm, each mounted with paper-backed silk; and three facsimiles produced for the Japanese Communist Party, 24cm x 51.5cm in their original sleeve (7). The Gordon S. Barrass Collection of Modern Chinese Calligraphy and Works of Art 榮寶齋出品毛澤東書法及為日本共產黨製作的影印版
Roseberys
Sep. 05, 2025
Mao Zedong Porträt - unsigniert
Est: -
Öl auf Leinwand unsigniert, umseitige Lebensdaten *1893 - 1976*, in der Art von Andy Warhols Darstellung von Mao Zedong, hochformatiges Bruststück, Zedong mit gelbem Hemd vor hellgrünem Hintergrund, ca. 50 x 70 cm, im Profilrahmen ca. 60 x 80 cm
Auktionshaus Bossard
May. 22, 2025
Riesige Blanc-de-Chine-Figur Mao Zedong (1893-1976) 毛泽东
Est: -
Riesige Blanc-de-Chine-Figur Mao Zedong (1893-1976) 毛泽东 China, wohl Dehua, Mitte 20. Jh., detailliert ausgearbeitete, weiß glasierte Porzellan-Portraitfigur des mit Schiebermütze und langem Mantel bekleideten einstigen Präsidenten der VRC und Mitbegründers der KP Chinas, in seiner Linken eine Schriftrolle haltend, den rechten Arm zum Gruß der Massen hebend und so auf hohem Sockel mit Relief eines Sterns und erblühten Sonnenblumen stehend, vorn in Normalschrift (chin. Kaishu) beschriftet "MAOZHUXI WANSUI" (Lang lebe der Führer Mao) und rückwärtig datiert YIJIULIUQI NIAN SHIYI YUE (November 1967), Vergleichsobjekt: Rob Michiels Auctions 22.2.2023, Los Nr. 822, H 143 cm, L 32 cm, B 28 cm. Giant blanc-de-chine figure of Mao Zedong (1893-1976) 毛泽东 China, probably Dehua, mid-20th century, A detailed, white-glazed porcelain portrait figure of the former president of the PRC and co-founder of the Chinese Communist Party, wearing a slouch hat and long coat, holding a scroll in his left hand and raising his right arm to greet the masses, standing on a high plinth with a relief of a star and blossoming sunflowers, the front inscribed in normal script (chin. Kaishu) inscribed "MAOZHUXI WANSUI" (Long live the leader Mao) and dated to the reverse YIJIULIUQI NIAN SHIYI YUE (November 1967), comparative object: Rob Michiels Auctions 22.2.2023, lot no. 822, h 143 cm, l 32 cm, w 28 cm.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
Apr. 27, 2025
A Chinese Vintage Painted Porcelain Dish Featuring Mao Zedong
Est: $50 - $100
With a date October 1968 to the bottom. 11.7/8 in. diam.
Topwells
Apr. 05, 2025
Propaganda Poster Mountain Flowers In Bloom Mao Zedong Zhou Enlai
Est: £90 - £180
Original vintage Chinese propaganda poster - When the Mountain Flowers Are in Full Bloom - featuring an illustration of Mao Zedong (1893-1976) the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party and Zhou Enlai (1898-1976), the inaugural premier of the People's Republic of China, standing amidst trees in bloom. Horizontal. Good condition, creasing, tears, staining, writing on reverse. Country of issue: China, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 77x53, year of printing: 1978.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Mar. 27, 2025
[Zedong, Mao] Quotations of Chairman Mao Tse-tung ("Little Red Book"). First Edition, Earliest Printed Version
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
[Zedong, Mao] Quotations of Chairman Mao Tse-tung ("Little Red Book") (Beijing): Printed and edited by the Central Intelligence Bureau of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, (June, 1964). First edition, earliest printed version (with Lin Biao's calligraphic endorsement printed in brown in the uncorrected state, and with text uncorrected at bottom of pp. 82-83, including rare errata slip pasted on p. 83). 12mo. (vii), 2, 2, 250 pp. Title-page printed in red and in green. Illustrated with a lithographic frontispiece portrait of Mao. Original flexible red vinyl wrappers (Schiller's binding B), stamped in blind; shallow tidemark in fore-edge of several leaves at front; some creasing in top corners of leaves at rear; scattered minor spotting to text. See Schiller, Quotations of Chairman Mao Rare first edition of Mao's iconic "Little Red Book", the influential pocket-size compendium of quotations and excerpts from speeches given by Mao on class struggle, communism, and other topics. This copy with Lin Bao's uncorrected calligraphic facsimile endorsement (Bao was head of national defense and Mao's intended successor), where a superfluous brushstroke occurred in the second vertical line from the right, second character from the top, which was corrected when the book was later printed. Following the "Lin Bao Incident" in 1971, when Bao died in a plane crash after he was accused of plotting to assassinate Mao as part of a political coup, people were encouraged to tear out Bao's endorsement leaf, and future copies were published without it. Only few surviving copies of this 1964 first edition have this leaf intact. This red vinyl binding is preceded only by the very rare issue in printed wrappers. The error at pp. 82/83 comprised the transposition of two words which was quickly identified and corrected; these were printed first but sat at the bottom of the binding pile, and eventually were issued with a small paper errata slip (often discarded or lost). In this instance the owner has pasted the slip in the lower blank margin of page 83 so it would not get lost. Very few copies of this earliest printing survive with its errata slip intact. A near-fine copy. This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Freeman’s
Mar. 19, 2025
Jiang Zhuru, Letter to Mao Zedong
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
envelope (3) Letter: To Chairman Mao, Chu Zhongyuan, a former graduate of the former Beijing Normal University, participated in the SY organization during the Great Revolution but later disengaged. He has served as a culture and history teacher at various institutions including Jiangsu Provincial No. 11 Middle School, Xiamen University, Hunan Provincial Xiangtan Women's Normal School, Xiangtan County Middle School, and Private Yueyun Middle School. Due to his active ideology, he often criticized the corrupt government and promoted revolutionary ideals during his lectures, which led to conflicts with school authorities and frequent mid-term resignations, resulting in financial hardship and insufficient means for basic living. Last year, he came to Revolutionary University to study, but after a medical examination, it was found that he suffers from severe anemia and physical weakness. He was advised to rest and consequently withdrew from his studies, staying at Huizhong Hotel. He is deeply concerned about his wife and children going hungry. He was also introduced by the Personnel Department to teach at the Normal University Affiliated Middle School, but his health is too poor; after each class, he suffers from breathlessness and dizziness, unable to continue. I observed his emaciated appearance and haggard complexion, feeling deep compassion for him. Considering his lifelong adherence to justice and unwavering revolutionary spirit, which is commendable, I specially requested the Chairman's assistance yesterday. Fortunately, he agreed, for which I am extremely grateful. I respectfully beg for an early official announcement so that he can rest assured and recuperate. Perhaps after a year, he can regain his health and return to formal work, which would be ideal. With respects, Sincerely, Jiang Zhuru August 22nd, morning Comment from Mao Zedong: Comrade Yanming, please consider whether this person can join the Culture and History Museum, still residing at Huizhong Hotel, and be given the opportunity to recuperate? Mao Zedong August 26th Envelope: To be opened personally by Chairman Mao, from Jiang of Class 2, Group 4, Political Research Institute of North China People's Revolutionary University. Jiang Ruzhu: Requesting immediate assignment of work for Chu Zhongyuan. Comment from Mao Zedong: Forward to Comrade Qi Yanming for handling, and please investigate and report back. Mao Zedong August 26th Height 10½ in., 26.8 cm; Width 7½ in., 19 cm
Sotheby's
Mar. 06, 2025
BUST OF MAO ZEDONG
Est: €80 - €99,999
BUST OF MAO ZEDONG
ArtLaRosa
Mar. 01, 2025
AFTER ANDY WARHOL AMERICAN SCREEN PRINT OF MAO ZEDONG
Est: $100 - $150
After Andy Warhol, American, 1928 to 1987, a screen print of Mao Zedong, inspired by his famous 1972 series. Signed to the back. Framed. Andy Warhol was a visual artist, film director and producer. A leading figure in the pop art movement, Warhol is considered one the most important artists of the second half of the 20th century. American Prints And Art Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Jan. 09, 2025
Vintage Original Photograph of Mao Zedong 1976
Est: $20 - $40
Vintage Original Photograph of Mao Zedong From 1976 w/ Description & Date on The Back. Appears to Be a Silver Gelatin Print. Condition: Generally Good. Sold As Is. Dimensions: 6" x 8". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Jan. 05, 2025
CHINESE MAO ZEDONG COMMEMORATIVE PIN BADGES IOB
Est: $100 - $150
A lot of mid-20th century Chinese patriotic porcelain and tin badges. Ca. 1966 to 1976. A total of 5 items in GBCA plastic cases. Each piece features a portrait of Mao Zedong. The porcelain pieces are marked Hunan China on the backside. Mao Zedong, 1893 to 1976, was a communist revolutionary and the founder of the Peoples Republic of China. Historical Collectibles, Chinese Porcelain, Memorabilia.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 21, 2024
MAO ZEDONG'S CALLIGRAPHY LETTERS
Est: $4,500 - $5,500
毛泽东书法信札 Mao Zedong's calligraphy letters
Mega International Auction
Nov. 21, 2024
Riesige Blanc-de-Chine-Figur Mao Zedong (1893-1976) 毛泽东
Est: €5,000 - €6,000
Riesige Blanc-de-Chine-Figur Mao Zedong (1893-1976) 毛泽东 China, wohl Dehua, Mitte 20. Jh., detailliert ausgearbeitete, weiß glasierte Porzellan-Portraitfigur des mit Schiebermütze und langem Mantel bekleideten einstigen Präsidenten der VRC und Mitbegründers der KP Chinas, in seiner Linken eine Schriftrolle haltend, den rechten Arm zum Gruß der Massen hebend und so auf hohem Sockel mit Relief eines Sterns und erblühten Sonnenblumen stehend, vorn in Normalschrift (chin. Kaishu) beschriftet "MAOZHUXI WANSUI" (Lang lebe der Führer Mao) und rückwärtig datiert YIJIULIUQI NIAN SHIYI YUE (November 1967), Vergleichsobjekt: Rob Michiels Auctions 22.2.2023, Los Nr. 822, H 143 cm, L 32 cm, B 28 cm. Giant blanc-de-chine figure of Mao Zedong (1893-1976) 毛泽东 China, probably Dehua, mid-20th century, A detailed, white-glazed porcelain portrait figure of the former president of the PRC and co-founder of the Chinese Communist Party, wearing a slouch hat and long coat, holding a scroll in his left hand and raising his right arm to greet the masses, standing on a high plinth with a relief of a star and blossoming sunflowers, inscribed on the front in normal script (chin. Kaishu) inscribed "MAOZHUXI WANSUI" (Long live the leader Mao) and dated to the reverse YIJIULIUQI NIAN SHIYI YUE (November 1967), comparative object: Rob Michiels Auctions 22.2.2023, lot no. 822, h 143 cm, l 32 cm, w 28 cm.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
Nov. 21, 2024
Mahogany Commemorative Book on Mao Zedong,
Est: $80 - $120
celebrating his 120th birthday, with a series of images in gold foil
Aalders Auctions
Oct. 19, 2024
Cultrural Revolution Porcelain Panel with Mao Zedong
Est: $100 - $300
Cultrural Revolution Porcelain panel with the portraits of Mao Zedong and his comrade Lin Biao,H 15.5 cm (6.1n.) x W 9.5 cm(3.7 in.)
Luban Antique
Sep. 20, 2024
MAO ZEDONG
Est: €700 - €800
Porcelain sign / enamel sign, embossed borders, convex, stenciled and lithographed, CHN around 1950, Ø 24 cm, political propaganda on enamel - translated, the characters mean "Serve the people!". Mao Zedong is still considered one of the most influential politicians of the People's Republic today
Wormser Reklame-Auktion
Aug. 17, 2024
Chinese Print by Li Wenxi of Chairman Mao Zedong.
Est: $100 - $200
The print is very good condition. The frame has a little wear. Viewable image size of the print is 17 1/4" x 9 1/2". The frame measures 26 3/8" x 19 3/8". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Jun. 28, 2024
Mao Zedong | His fundamental texts on guerilla warfare, an enormously rare signed example
Est: $300,000 - $500,000
Mao Zedong Kagri youji zhanzheng de yiban wenti ("Common Problems in the Anti-Japanese Guerrilla War") [with:] Lun chi jiu zhan ("On Protracted Warfare"). Yan'an: Jiefang chubanshe, 1938 2 volumes, 8vo (196 x 137mm). Most gatherings unopened; toning to leaves, small chips and closed tears to edges. Original white wrappers, spines and front covers lettered in black with facsimiles of Mao's calligraphy, signature of Mao to "Common Problems in the Anti-Japanese Guerrilla War"; creasing to corners and spines, some loss to head of spine of vol 1, small patches of spotting along spine of vol 2. [with:] On the Protracted War. Peking: Foreign Languages Press, 1960. Second edition.[and:] Typed letter signed ("Jack Woddis") to Ronald Gray ("Mr Gray") at Hammersmith Bookshop, one page (200 x 125mm) on onion skin paper, 55 St Georges Road, NW11, 22 February 1950; creased at top and bottom edges. Housed in a folding green clamshell case, typed label to upper cover with author and title; wear to edges, especially to joints, with some loss The first appearances in book form of these fundamental texts, with a rare early signature of Mao and compelling provenance. Mao's famous essay, "Problems of Strategy in the Anti-Japanese Guerilla War", was first published in book form in "Common Problems in the Anti-Japanese Guerrilla War", an anthology of essays from communist writers published in 1938. The essay is regarded as one of the foundation texts that disseminated Mao's pioneering theory of guerilla warfare. It's earliest appearance in print was shortly before in the periodical Jiefang ("Liberation"), no. 40, 30 May 1938. This was signed by Mao probably in the early 1940s, when his signature was extremely cursive and fluid. "On Protracted Warfare" originated from Mao's speech given at the Yenan Association for the Study of the War of Resistance Against Japan in May and June 1938. This was also first published in Jiefang ("Liberation"), no. 43-44, on 1 July 1938. These two volumes formed a series that was completed with a third volume, Kangri zhanzheng congshu (A Collection of Books for the Anti-Japanese War), edited by the Kangri zhanzheng yanjiuhui ("Anti-Japanese War Research Committee") and sold by the Xinhua Bookstore in Mao's wartime base, Yan'an. Guerilla warfare was first recorded in Chinese military tactics in Sun Tzu's The Art of War from the 6th century BC. It has been foundational to several Communist revolutions, led by Mao, Che Guevara and Lenin in part due to its ideological adherence to Communist values, i.e. the force of the people versus a formal military institution. The accompanying letter from Jack Woddis, the International Secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain, is addressed to Ronald Gray, the owner of the left-wing Hammersmith Bookshop. He writes: "Dear Mr Gray, As promised, I enclose a copy of "Protracted War" by Mao Tse-Tung. It is autographed on the cover of volume 1." Woddis operated a global network, publishing articles on Communism under his many pen names. Hammersmith Bookshop was open from 1948-1963 and Gray curated an exceptional collection of rare and out-of-print socialist literature. PROVENANCE: Jack Woddis (1914-1980) — Ronald Gray (1920-2008)
Sotheby's
Jun. 27, 2024
MAO ZEDONG (1893-1976) LIN BIAO [LIN PIAO] (1907-1971) Mao Zhuxi
Est: €15,000 - €20,000
MAO ZEDONG (1893-1976) LIN BIAO [LIN PIAO] (1907-1971) Mao Zhuxi Yulu [Quotations from Chairman Mao] The 'Little Red Book', First edition. [Beijing], [General Political Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army], No date [1964]., Text in Chinese 250 p. Paperback, white cover, title in black ink on red background, heliogravure portrait of Mao, facsimile sheet of General Lin Biao, first state with superfluous line which was corrected in the second printing, 2 pages of preface, 2 pages of table. 13.8 x 10 cm Cover soiled, corners worn, some soiling, stains and foxing on pages. Bibliographie : Oliver Lei Han, Sources and Early Printing History of Chairman Mao’s ‘Quotations’
Hermitage Fine Art
Jun. 20, 2024
Keystone Photo
Est: €20 - €40
Keystone Photo, French delegation with Mao Zedong (1893-1976) around 1960, black and white. 18 x 24 cm.
Deutsch Auktionen
May. 16, 2024
A set of twenty-five Chinese bisque porcelain busts of Mao Zedong
Est: £800 - £1,200
A set of twenty-five Chinese bisque porcelain busts of Mao Zedong circa 1966-67 Each inscribed 'Long Live Chairman Mao' in cursive script,18cm high, in pack-horse basket (25) Provenance: Peter Wain Cf. A set from the same hoard was exhibited: Mao: Art For The Masses, Revolutionary Art of the Mao Zedong Era, 1950-1976, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, May 2003 - March 2004, cat. no. 32. A hoard of 400 bisque porcelain busts of Chairman Mao were discovered on the Sino-Tibetan border in an area regarded as the inspiration for Shangri-La. Originally intended for distribution throughout the South Eastern corner of Tibet, they were packed into baskets and transported by horse to Zhong Dian on the Yunnan Tibet border. The baskets were stored awaiting distribution in a police station but never made it any further, languishing forgotten until 1998 when the building was destroyed by an earthquake. The busts miraculously survived, protected by their transit baskets and straw wadding. The design of the bust was officially sanctioned, being the only sculptural image of Mao made for distribution to official buildings in China. The majority of the hoard was bought by the late Peter Wain, before being shipped to the UK. 二十世紀中期毛主席瓷塑半身像一組二十五尊類似一組瓷塑像展覽於：大眾藝術：毛澤東期間的革命藝術"，蘇格蘭博物館，愛丁堡，2003年5月至2004年3月，圖錄編號32。來源：彼得·韋恩先生私人收藏
Roseberys
May. 16, 2024
A set of twenty-five Chinese bisque porcelain busts of Mao Zedong
Est: £800 - £1,200
A set of twenty-five Chinese bisque porcelain busts of Mao Zedong circa 1966-67 Each inscribed 'Long Live Chairman Mao' in cursive script, in pack-horse basket,18cm high (25) Provenance: Peter Wain Cf. A set from the same hoard was exhibited: Mao: Art For The Masses, Revolutionary Art of the Mao Zedong Era, 1950-1976, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, May 2003 - March 2004, cat. no. 32. A hoard of 400 bisque porcelain busts of Chairman Mao were discovered on the Sino-Tibetan border in an area regarded as the inspiration for Shangri-La. Originally intended for distribution throughout the South Eastern corner of Tibet, they were packed into baskets and transported by horse to Zhong Dian on the Yunnan Tibet border. The baskets were stored awaiting distribution in a police station but never made it any further, languishing forgotten until 1998 when the building was destroyed by an earthquake. The busts miraculously survived, protected by their transit baskets and straw wadding. The design of the bust was officially sanctioned, being the only sculptural image of Mao made for distribution to official buildings in China. The majority of the hoard was bought by the late Peter Wain, before being shipped to the UK. 二十世紀中期毛主席瓷塑半身像一組二十五尊類似一組瓷塑像展覽於：大眾藝術：毛澤東期間的革命藝術"，蘇格蘭博物館，愛丁堡，2003年5月至2004年3月，圖錄編號32。來源：彼得·韋恩先生私人收藏。
Roseberys
Mar. 30, 2024
CHINESE REPUBLIC MAO PROPAGANDA CALLIGRAPHY VASE
Est: $100 - $150
A Chinese Republic Commemorative propaganda ceramic vase. The unusual shaped vase is adorned with a portrait of Mao Zedong, 1893 to 1976, and a propaganda illustration on the backside, inscribed with Calligraphy. The vase is adorned with floral, and foliage patterns. Marked with red ink Calligraphy, on the bottom. Mao Zedong was a Chinese politician, Marxist theorist, military strategist, poet, and revolutionary who was the founder of the Peoples Republic of China. Chinese Republic Propaganda Vases, Desk Wares, Memorabilia, and Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Mar. 30, 2024
CHINESE REPUBLIC MAO PROPAGANDA CALLIGRAPHY VASE
Est: $100 - $150
A Chinese Republic Commemorative propaganda ceramic vase. The rectangular shaped vase is adorned with a portrait of Mao Zedong, 1893 to 1976, and propaganda illustrations on the sides, and inscribed with Calligraphy. The vase is adorned with a floral motif. Marked with red ink Calligraphy, on the bottom. Mao Zedong was a Chinese politician, Marxist theorist, military strategist, poet, and revolutionary who was the founder of the Peoples Republic of China. Chinese Republic Propaganda Vases, Desk Wares, Memorabilia, and Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc