> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fang-yulu · updated 2026-11-01

# Fang Yulu (1541–1608)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qiuchi ink cake, Ming dynasty | Ink | $108,106 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Fang Shi Mo Pu (Six Volumes of the Fang Family Ink Manual) | Book | $102,939 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Ancient Suanni Inkcake, Ming dynasty | Inkcake | $16,412 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Huangtu Jiuxi Inkstick, Bingzi year | Inkstick | $14,770 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | Fairy Lady Pattern Inkstick, Ming dynasty | Inkstick with gold inlay | $9,455 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | 明·方于鲁制墨宝墨, Ming dynasty | Inkstick | $4,727 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | 方于鲁墨 （两件） | Ink | $2,768 | Shanghai Jiatai | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | 明·方于鲁造龙生九子墨 | Inkstick | $1,476 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2012 |
| 10 | Fangshi Mopu | Volume one only, Guobao "National Treasures" from the original set of six volumes | $896 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $11,546 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $9,455 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fang Yulu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fang-yulu (updated 2026-11-01).

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.