> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fan-chang-tien · updated 2026-11-01

# Fan Chang Tien (1907–1987)

Fan Chang Tien is a Singaporean artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $4,929. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Fan Chang Tien sold in 2023 for $30,682, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fan Chang Tien work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fan Chang Tien work is $4,929.

The median Fan Chang Tien work on paper sells for $9,424 across 12 lots.

The median Fan Chang Tien painting sells for $4,484 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $4,484† | $24,176 | 62.5% | 2024-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $9,424† | $33,708 | 75% | 2023-11-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $11,163–$29,394† | $17,545† | $33,708 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $33,708 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $30,682 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $24,176 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $4,484† |

† 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 Fan Chang Tien worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fan Chang Tien work is $4,929. The median Fan Chang Tien work on paper sells for $9,424 across 12 lots. The median Fan Chang Tien painting sells for $4,484 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Fan Chang Tien work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fan Chang Tien work on paper is $9,424. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fan Chang Tien's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fan Chang Tien work on paper is $33,708.

### What is Fan Chang Tien's auction record?

Fan Chang Tien's auction record is $33,708, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fan Chang Tien auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fan-chang-tien (updated 2026-11-01).

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.