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

# Fang Zengxian (1931–2019)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 179 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.

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

| # | 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 | 露珠图 | 镜心 | $18,417 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2007 |
| 3 | Dharma, 1931 | Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on silk | $16,179 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | Autumn Forest, 1931 | Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on paper | $12,134 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Herding, 1931 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $11,153 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 7 | Herding, 1978 | Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper | $11,147 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Girl | 设色纸本 | $11,058 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2012 |
| 9 | Scholar Among Pines, 1931 | Ink | $10,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Scholar and Pine, 1984 | Ink on paper | $8,960 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $10,574 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,882 |
| Other | 9 | $1,008 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $11,103 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 179 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fang Zengxian is a Chinese artist with 225 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,825. 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.

## What is a Fang Zengxian work worth?

Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Zengxian work is $2,825.

The median Fang Zengxian painting sells for $2,134 across 36 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 | 37 | $2,134‡ | $25,521‡ | 97.3% | 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) | 16 | $1,040–$8,470‡ | $1,514‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Fang Zengxian worth?

Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Zengxian work is $2,825. The median Fang Zengxian painting sells for $2,134 across 36 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 36 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 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fang Zengxian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,514, 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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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 Zengxian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fang-zengxian (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.