Fang Zengxian (1931–2019)
What is Fang Zengxian’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 182 auction results for Fang Zengxian at 12 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $315 including buyer’s premium (middle half $252–$398, n=5). The auction record is $60,080 for Ma Zhen Zhu Tang She Ba (2022, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ma Zhen Zhu Tang She Ba, 1987 | 纸本 | $60,080 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2022 |
| 2 | Summer birds and yellow orioles | 设色纸本 | $29,500 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2012 |
| 3 | 露珠图 | 镜心 | $18,417 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2007 |
| 4 | Dharma, 1931 | Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on silk | $16,179 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | 出塞图, 1985年作 | 设色纸本 | $14,102 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2014 |
| 6 | Autumn Forest, 1931 | Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on paper | $12,134 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Herding, 1931 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $11,153 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Herding, 1978 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $11,147 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 9 | Girl | 设色纸本 | $11,058 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2012 |
| 10 | Scholar Among Pines, 1931 | Ink | $10,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $10,574 |
| Other | 8 | $1,879 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,529 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $11,147 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 182 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Fang Zengxian is a Chinese artist with 229 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,024. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Fang Zengxian is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,554; 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 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Zengxian work is $3,024.
The median Fang Zengxian painting sells for $2,134 across 37 lots.
The median Fang Zengxian work on paper sells for $10,000 across 15 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 | 38 | $2,134‡ | $25,521‡ | 97.4% | 2026-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $10,000‡ | $47,646‡ | 88.2% | 2026-05-09 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2010-06-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $57,418‡ | $60,080 | — | 2022-05-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $923–$6,593‡ | $1,454‡ | $21,839‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,725–$11,499‡ | $11,006‡ | $16,179 |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $47,646‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $25,521‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $21,839‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $16,179 |
‡ 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 Zengxian worth?
Across 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Zengxian work is $3,024. The median Fang Zengxian painting sells for $2,134 across 37 lots. The median Fang Zengxian work on paper sells for $10,000 across 15 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Fang Zengxian painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fang Zengxian painting is $2,134. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fang Zengxian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fang Zengxian painting is $25,521. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Fang Zengxian work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fang Zengxian work on paper is $10,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fang Zengxian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fang Zengxian work on paper is $47,646. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Fang Zengxian painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fang Zengxian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,454, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fang Zengxian's auction record?
Fang Zengxian's auction record is $60,080, set in 2022.
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