> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fang-lijun · updated 2026-11-03

# Fang Lijun (b. 1963)

## What is Fang Lijun’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 139 auction results for Fang Lijun at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,185 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,055–$47,977, n=13). The auction record is $6,059,816 for Untitled (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $6,059,816 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 2 | Series 2, No. 6 | — | $4,073,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2000 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,975,359 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,489,290 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2003 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,350,021 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 6 | 1993 No.4, 1993 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,138,306 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Series—V, 1990-1991年作 | 布面油画 | $2,671,024 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1999 | Woodblock prints, in six parts overall | $3,105,148 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1998 | Five woodblock prints | $2,864,108 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | 1999.3.1, 1999 | Woodblock prints (6 panels) | $1,885,566 | Christie's | May 2014 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $219,235 |
| Other | 38 | $118,485 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $49,464 |
| Prints | 8 | $5,064 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $3,055 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $203,056 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $41,733 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $30,109 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 139 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fang Lijun is a Chinese artist with 168 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $131,266. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Fang Lijun is recorded as sold in 2022 for $1,142,925; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fang Lijun work worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Lijun work is $131,266.

The median Fang Lijun painting sells for $318,651 across 49 lots.

The median Fang Lijun print sells for $81,994 across 39 lots.

The median Fang Lijun sculpture sells for $47,977 across 7 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Fang Lijun paintings typically sell for $194,774–$1,392,438 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Fang Lijun prints typically sell for $20,357–$284,895 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 40 | $81,994‡ | $4.1M | 97.5% | 2025-06-07 |
| Paintings | 49 | $318,651‡ | $6.1M | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,055‡ | $295,315‡ | — | 2026-07-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $47,977 | $370,998 | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 77 | $339,838‡ | $6.1M | — | 2025-06-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Fang Lijun's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $81,994 with 97.5% sell-through. Paintings (49 lots) median $318,651, record $6,059,816. A typical Fang Lijun painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 77 lots) the median is $339,838.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,054–$17,034‡ | $10,943‡ | $61,070‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $20,357–$284,895‡ | $180,751‡ | $4.1M |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $60,076–$209,426‡ | $98,251‡ | $2.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $194,774–$1.4M‡ | $438,756‡ | $6.1M |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $10,352–$50,208 | $30,109 | $370,998 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $6.1M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $4.7M‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $3.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $370,998 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $295,315‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $86,279 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,055 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Fang Lijun worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Lijun work is $131,266. The median Fang Lijun painting sells for $318,651 across 49 lots. The median Fang Lijun print sells for $81,994 across 39 lots. The median Fang Lijun sculpture sells for $47,977 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Fang Lijun paintings typically sell for $194,774–$1,392,438 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Fang Lijun prints typically sell for $20,357–$284,895 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Fang Lijun painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fang Lijun painting is $318,651. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Fang Lijun's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fang Lijun painting is $6,059,816.

### What is the average price of a Fang Lijun print?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fang Lijun print is $81,994. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Fang Lijun's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fang Lijun print is $4,137,225.

### What is the average price of a large Fang Lijun painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Fang Lijun painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $438,756, 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 Fang Lijun print?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Fang Lijun print (large (over 120 cm)) is $180,751, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Fang Lijun's auction record?

Fang Lijun's auction record is $6,059,816, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fang Lijun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fang-lijun (updated 2026-11-03).

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.