Fang Shishu (1692–1751)
Fang Shishu is a Chinese artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $9,382. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Fang Shishu is recorded as sold in 2021 for $23,613; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Shishu work is $9,382.
The median Fang Shishu work on paper sells for $18,117 across 14 lots.
The median Fang Shishu painting sells for $2,136 across 4 lots.
The median Fang Shishu print sells for $449 across 1 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 | 1 | $449‡ | $449‡ | — | 2020-10-18 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,136‡ | $2,658‡ | 80% | 2022-01-25 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $18,117‡ | $508,773‡ | 93.3% | 2024-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,958 | $6,958 | — | 2025-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $295,292‡ | $508,773‡ | — | 2017-06-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fang Shishu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $449. Paintings (5 lots) median $2,136, record $2,658. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Fang Shishu painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $295,292.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,253–$104,790‡ | $31,866‡ | $508,773‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $508,773‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $295,292‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,958 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,658‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,614 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $449‡ |
‡ 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 Fang Shishu worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Shishu work is $9,382. The median Fang Shishu work on paper sells for $18,117 across 14 lots. The median Fang Shishu painting sells for $2,136 across 4 lots. The median Fang Shishu print sells for $449 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Fang Shishu work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fang Shishu work on paper is $18,117. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fang Shishu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fang Shishu work on paper is $508,773. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Fang Shishu's auction record?
Fang Shishu's auction record is $508,773, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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