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# Fang Zhaoling (1914–2006)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Fang Zhaoling at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $790 including buyer’s premium (middle half $790–$1,139, n=6). The auction record is $33,081 for 田园 镜心 (2015, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 田园 镜心, 1987年作 | 设色纸本 | $33,081 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2015 |
| 2 | Songbie Tu | 设色纸本 | $12,638 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2015 |
| 3 | 行书六言联, 1997年作 | 水墨纸本 | $7,519 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Wuxi Xiaojing | Ink and color on paper | $4,418 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | Jingxin | Calligraphy | $3,944 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2018 |
| 6 | Red Lotus | 纸本 | $1,577 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Celebrating Spring Scroll, 1996 | Ink and colour on paper | $1,458 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Autumn Woods, 1953 | Ink and colour on paper, with silk mount, backed on paper | $1,255 | Roseberys London | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | 方召麐 b.1914 墨竹, 1960 | Ink on paper | $790 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | 王谢陶令本一家, 1960 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $790 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $790 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,458 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fang Zhaoling is a Chinese artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,944. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Fang Zhaoling sold in 2023 for $4,418, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fang Zhaoling work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Zhaoling work is $3,944.

The median Fang Zhaoling painting sells for $3,676 across 15 lots.

The median Fang Zhaoling work on paper sells for $6,127 across 4 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 | 15 | $3,676‡ | $120,504‡ | — | 2025-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $6,127‡ | $7,519 | — | 2026-04-29 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $2,993–$52,668‡ | $24,793‡ | $120,504‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $790–$790‡ | $790‡ | $3,676‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $120,504‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $74,156‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $7,519 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $6,955‡ |

‡ 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 Zhaoling worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fang Zhaoling work is $3,944. The median Fang Zhaoling painting sells for $3,676 across 15 lots. The median Fang Zhaoling work on paper sells for $6,127 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Fang Zhaoling painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fang Zhaoling painting is $3,676. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Fang Zhaoling's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fang Zhaoling painting is $120,504. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Fang Zhaoling painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fang Zhaoling painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,793, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Fang Zhaoling's auction record?

Fang Zhaoling's auction record is $120,504, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

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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.