Feng Chaoran (1881–1954)
What is Feng Chaoran’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 608 auction results for Feng Chaoran at 22 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,633 including buyer’s premium (middle half $706–$7,211, n=39). The auction record is $142,027 for SEARCHING FOR THE IMMORTAL (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEARCHING FOR THE IMMORTAL, 1937 | Ink and colour on paper | $142,027 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Summer Retreat in the Western Garden, 1925 | Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll | $97,958 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | 千岩万壑, 1933 | Hanging scroll | $71,209 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Sheng Xiang Huo Se, 1929年作 | 设色绢本 | $59,362 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Landscape, 1935年作 | 纸本 | $57,114 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2011 |
| 6 | 月下抚琴图, 1922 | 立轴 | $52,337 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2016 |
| 7 | Right Army Playing with Geese, 1931年作 | 设色纸本 | $40,157 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | AUTUMN MOUNTAIN | Ink and colour on paper | $39,409 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 9 | 云山远眺 | 设色纸本 | $33,616 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | 没骨山水图, 1930年作 | 设色纸本 | $29,926 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 67 | $7,313 |
| Paintings | 13 | $7,110 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $4,083 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $11,342 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $4,911 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $800 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 608 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Feng Chaoran is a Chinese artist with 757 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $5,237. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Feng Chaoran sold in 2026 for $6,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Feng Chaoran on OpeningBid →What is a Feng Chaoran work worth?
Across 606 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Feng Chaoran work is $5,237.
The median Feng Chaoran work on paper sells for $3,839 across 70 lots.
The median Feng Chaoran painting sells for $5,077 across 51 lots.
The median Feng Chaoran photograph sells for $3,198 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $5,077‡ | $115,257‡ | 89.5% | 2026-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 75 | $3,839‡ | $142,027 | 93.3% | 2026-09-09 |
| Photography | 2 | $3,198 | $3,198 | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $88,962‡ | $640,485‡ | — | 2025-12-16 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $4,881–$16,789‡ | $8,253‡ | $115,257‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $453–$1,504‡ | $800‡ | $6,536 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $977–$8,073‡ | $4,911‡ | $142,027 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,936–$22,424‡ | $5,132‡ | $97,958 |
‡ 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 | $142,027 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $115,257‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $97,958 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $24,115‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,198 |
‡ 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 Feng Chaoran worth?
Across 606 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Feng Chaoran work is $5,237. The median Feng Chaoran work on paper sells for $3,839 across 70 lots. The median Feng Chaoran painting sells for $5,077 across 51 lots. The median Feng Chaoran photograph sells for $3,198 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Feng Chaoran work on paper?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Feng Chaoran work on paper is $3,839. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Feng Chaoran's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Feng Chaoran work on paper is $142,027.
What is the average price of a Feng Chaoran painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Feng Chaoran painting is $5,077. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Feng Chaoran's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Feng Chaoran painting is $115,257. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Feng Chaoran work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Feng Chaoran work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,911, 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 Feng Chaoran work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Feng Chaoran work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Feng Chaoran's auction record?
Feng Chaoran's auction record is $640,485, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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