Fan Zeng (b. 1938)
Fan Zeng is a Chinese artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $22,088. 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 Fan Zeng sold in 2025 for $572,007, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fan Zeng on OpeningBid →What is a Fan Zeng work worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fan Zeng work is $22,088.
The median Fan Zeng work on paper sells for $22,088 across 58 lots.
The median Fan Zeng painting sells for $30,489 across 10 lots.
The median Fan Zeng print sells for $150 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Fan Zeng work on papers typically sell for $3,911–$30,687 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Fan Zeng work on papers typically sell for $24,235–$94,364 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | $150‡ | $150‡ | 50% | 2019-12-06 |
| Paintings | 16 | $30,489†‡ | $542,695 | 62.5% | 2024-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 69 | $22,088†‡ | $572,007 | 84.1% | 2026-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $238,577 | $572,007 | — | 2025-10-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fan Zeng's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $150 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $30,489, record $542,695. A typical Fan Zeng painting sells for around 203× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $238,577.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,000–$89,190†‡ | $30,405†‡ | $101,848 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $82–$170† | $82† | $7,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $3,911–$30,687‡ | $13,743‡ | $77,363 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $24,235–$94,364‡ | $52,345‡ | $572,007 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2025 | $572,007 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $542,695 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $304,592 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $101,848 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $150‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fan Zeng worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fan Zeng work is $22,088. The median Fan Zeng work on paper sells for $22,088 across 58 lots. The median Fan Zeng painting sells for $30,489 across 10 lots. The median Fan Zeng print sells for $150 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fan Zeng work on papers typically sell for $3,911–$30,687 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Fan Zeng work on papers typically sell for $24,235–$94,364 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Fan Zeng work on paper?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fan Zeng work on paper is $22,088. 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 Fan Zeng's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fan Zeng work on paper is $572,007.
What is the average price of a Fan Zeng painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fan Zeng painting is $30,489. 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 Fan Zeng's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fan Zeng painting is $542,695.
What is the average price of a medium Fan Zeng work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fan Zeng work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,743, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Fan Zeng work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Fan Zeng work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $52,345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fan Zeng's auction record?
Fan Zeng's auction record is $572,007, set in 2025.
See the full Fan Zeng record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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