Fang Yulu (1541–1608)
What is Fang Yulu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Fang Yulu at 11 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,455 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,727–$13,637, n=5). The auction record is $108,106 for Qiuchi ink cake (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qiuchi ink cake, Ming dynasty | Ink | $108,106 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Ancient Suanni Inkcake, Ming dynasty | Inkcake | $16,412 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Huangtu Jiuxi Inkstick, Bingzi year | Inkstick | $14,770 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | 明·方于鲁制国玺墨, Ming dynasty | Seal-form inkstick with dragon patterns and auspicious beast relief | $13,637 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Fairy Lady Pattern Inkstick, Ming dynasty | Inkstick with gold inlay | $9,455 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | 明·方于鲁制墨宝墨, Ming dynasty | Inkstick | $4,727 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | 明·方于鲁造龙生九子墨 | Inkstick | $1,476 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | Fangshi Mopu | Volume one only, Guobao "National Treasures" from the original set of six volumes | $896 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $9,455 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $7,091 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Fang Yulu is a Chinese artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $7,557. 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 Fang Yulu sold in 2025 for $14,770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Fang Yulu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Fang Yulu on OpeningBid →What is a Fang Yulu work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Yulu work is $7,557.
The median Fang Yulu work on paper sells for $6,692 across 19 lots.
The median Fang Yulu sculpture sells for $13,637 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | — | 2017-09-04 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $6,692†‡ | $108,106 | 79.2% | 2025-03-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $13,637 | $13,637 | — | 2025-07-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $630–$6,803‡ | $2,212‡ | $13,402‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $108,106 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $20,048† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $13,637 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fang Yulu worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Yulu work is $7,557. The median Fang Yulu work on paper sells for $6,692 across 19 lots. The median Fang Yulu sculpture sells for $13,637 across 1 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 Fang Yulu work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fang Yulu work on paper is $6,692. 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 Fang Yulu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fang Yulu work on paper is $108,106.
What is Fang Yulu's auction record?
Fang Yulu's auction record is $108,106, set in 2024.
See the full Fang Yulu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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