Duan Fang (1861–1911)
What is Duan Fang’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Duan Fang at 13 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $947 including buyer’s premium (middle half $687–$1,780, n=6). The auction record is $22,563 for Calligraphy Couplet in Running Script (2016, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphy Couplet in Running Script, 1861 | Hanging scrolls | $22,563 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Rubbings of tile ends, bronze inscriptions, Northern Wei statues, and records of King You Tian | 水墨纸本 | $8,245 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Calligraphy Couplet in Running Script | Encre sur papier | $6,418 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Colophons by Duan Fang, Weng Shupai, et al. on 'Zhou Guoshu Da Lin Zhong' | Colophons on a rubbing of the Zhou Guoshu Da Lin Zhong bell | $6,044 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Egyptian stone carving rubbing | 纸本 | $3,507 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Sep 2017 |
| 6 | 行书自作诗, 1902年作 | 水墨纸本 | $3,503 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | 端方(款) 廉氏小萬柳堂藏畫記 | Attributed to Duan Fang, The Xiaowanliutang Collection, 1911 | Ink on paper, two leaves | $3,397 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Egyptian stone carving rubbings | Stone carving rubbing | $2,004 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | 行书七言联 | Calligraphy | $1,602 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Letters from Duan Fang to Gao Zhenxiao | Letters | $1,106 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $3,503 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $853 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,503 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $653 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Duan Fang is a Chinese artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,710. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Duan Fang sold in 2026 for $2,004, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duan Fang work is $1,710.
The median Duan Fang work on paper sells for $3,091 across 11 lots.
The median Duan Fang sculpture sells for $2,004 across 3 lots.
The median Duan Fang print sells for $636 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $636 | $636 | 50% | 2024-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,091‡ | $8,245 | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,004 | $2,004 | — | 2026-03-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,052–$3,169‡ | $3,013‡ | $6,418 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $8,245 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,418 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,004 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $636 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Duan Fang worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Duan Fang work is $1,710. The median Duan Fang work on paper sells for $3,091 across 11 lots. The median Duan Fang sculpture sells for $2,004 across 3 lots. The median Duan Fang print sells for $636 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Duan Fang work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Duan Fang work on paper is $3,091. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Duan Fang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Duan Fang work on paper is $8,245.
What is Duan Fang's auction record?
Duan Fang's auction record is $22,997, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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