Fang Zhaolin (1914–2006)
What is Fang Zhaolin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 160 auction results for Fang Zhaolin at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,267 including buyer’s premium (middle half $876–$1,675, n=24). The auction record is $437,007 for HIGHLAND (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HIGHLAND | Ink and colour on paper | $437,007 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | A View from Hong Kong Island | Ink and colour on paper | $413,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | Boating on a Lake | Ink and colour on paper | $377,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | Nature's Grandeur, 1989 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $206,334 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 5 | 闲云流水 镜心 | — | $187,431 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 6 | 青山绿水, 1981 | 镜心 | $152,288 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | Yellow River, 1988 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $152,171 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | Spring Snow, 1987 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $136,696 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | 阴晴众壑殊 镜心, 1987 | — | $128,709 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | Landscape, February 1997, 1997 | Ink | $96,225 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 35 | $25,797 |
| Works on paper | 36 | $6,774 |
| Paintings | 37 | $3,866 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $3,960 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $1,486 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 160 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Fang Zhaolin is a Chinese artist with 180 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $5,850. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Fang Zhaolin sold in 2024 for $7,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fang Zhaolin on OpeningBid →What is a Fang Zhaolin work worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Zhaolin work is $5,850.
The median Fang Zhaolin painting sells for $3,913 across 66 lots.
The median Fang Zhaolin work on paper sells for $6,073 across 40 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Fang Zhaolin paintings typically sell for $1,259–$14,204 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 | 66 | $3,913‡ | $94,978‡ | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $6,073‡ | $437,007 | 90.9% | 2025-12-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $187,431 | $437,007 | — | 2014-11-30 |
‡ 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) | 40 | $1,259–$14,204‡ | $4,396‡ | $94,978‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $1,267–$4,076‡ | $2,990‡ | $10,355 |
‡ 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) | 16 | $603–$9,926‡ | $1,547‡ | $437,007 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $3,752–$32,234‡ | $7,315‡ | $96,225 |
‡ 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 | $437,007 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $413,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $94,978‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $66,780‡ |
‡ 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 Zhaolin worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Zhaolin work is $5,850. The median Fang Zhaolin painting sells for $3,913 across 66 lots. The median Fang Zhaolin work on paper sells for $6,073 across 40 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fang Zhaolin paintings typically sell for $1,259–$14,204 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Fang Zhaolin painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fang Zhaolin painting is $3,913. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fang Zhaolin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fang Zhaolin painting is $94,978. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Fang Zhaolin work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fang Zhaolin work on paper is $6,073. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fang Zhaolin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fang Zhaolin work on paper is $437,007.
What is the average price of a medium Fang Zhaolin painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fang Zhaolin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,396, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Fang Zhaolin painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Fang Zhaolin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fang Zhaolin's auction record?
Fang Zhaolin's auction record is $437,007, set in 2005.
See the full Fang Zhaolin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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