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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Yi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fang-yi (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.