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

# Fang Zhaolin (1914–2006)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 35 | $25,797 |
| Works on paper | 36 | $6,774 |
| Paintings | 39 | $3,866 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $3,475 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $1,546 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 160 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

## 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.

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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 Zhaolin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fang-zhaolin (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.