Fang Yi (1889–1979)
Fang Yi is a Chinese artist with 108 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,581. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Fang Yi sold in 2025 for $11,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fang Yi on OpeningBid →What is a Fang Yi work worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Yi work is $2,581.
The median Fang Yi work on paper sells for $2,692 across 24 lots.
The median Fang Yi painting sells for $1,473 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,473‡ | $2,625‡ | 87.5% | 2020-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $2,692‡ | $49,134 | 88.9% | 2026-01-23 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2012-12-28 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $953–$27,524‡ | $3,750‡ | $49,134 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,825–$7,881‡ | $4,079‡ | $31,429 |
‡ 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 | 2006 | $49,134 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $44,667 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,625‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,473‡ |
‡ 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 Yi worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Yi work is $2,581. The median Fang Yi work on paper sells for $2,692 across 24 lots. The median Fang Yi painting sells for $1,473 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Fang Yi work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fang Yi work on paper is $2,692. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fang Yi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fang Yi work on paper is $49,134.
What is Fang Yi's auction record?
Fang Yi's auction record is $49,134, set in 2006.
See the full Fang Yi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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