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

# Feng Jianwu (1910–1989)

## What is Feng Jianwu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 121 auction results for Feng Jianwu at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $633–$2,437, n=25). The auction record is $23,134 for Camel (2019, 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 | Camel, 1936 | 设色纸本 | $23,134 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | 乡村佳景, 1978年作 | 设色纸本 | $15,102 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | 华岳高秋, 1981 | 设色纸本 | $10,823 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | 横绝峨嵋巅 镜心, 1978 | 设色纸本 | $10,823 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | 明月照积雪, 1977 | 设色纸本 | $7,269 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Scenery of Mount Huang, 1910 | Scroll, mounted for framing, ink and colour on paper | $6,744 | Christie's | Aug 2023 |
| 7 | Landscape, 1945 | Ink and color on paper | $6,719 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | 趣园景色, 1987 | 纸本 | $6,659 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | 峨眉天下秀, 1983 | 设色纸本 | $6,400 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2025 |
| 10 | 明月照积雪, 1977 | 设色纸本 (color on paper) | $6,319 | 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 | 21 | $2,925 |
| Other | 25 | $1,640 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,371 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $3,297 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $2,701 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 121 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Feng Jianwu is a Chinese artist with 175 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,049. 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 Jianwu sold in 2026 for $4,542, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Feng Jianwu work worth?

Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Feng Jianwu work is $3,049.

The median Feng Jianwu painting sells for $3,354 across 35 lots.

The median Feng Jianwu work on paper sells for $1,462 across 17 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Feng Jianwu paintings typically sell for $824–$6,424 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 35 | $3,354†‡ | $20,643‡ | — | 2026-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,462‡ | $16,483‡ | 94.4% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $21,888‡ | $63,486‡ | — | 2021-05-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 12 | $836–$4,625†‡ | $2,581†‡ | $10,823 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $824–$6,424†‡ | $4,740†‡ | $20,643‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 7 | $965–$4,648‡ | $1,625‡ | $6,744 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $487–$4,156‡ | $1,313‡ | $16,483‡ |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $20,643‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $16,483‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $10,880‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,744 |

‡ 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 Feng Jianwu worth?

Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Feng Jianwu work is $3,049. The median Feng Jianwu painting sells for $3,354 across 35 lots. The median Feng Jianwu work on paper sells for $1,462 across 17 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Feng Jianwu paintings typically sell for $824–$6,424 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Jianwu painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Feng Jianwu painting is $3,354. 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 Feng Jianwu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Feng Jianwu painting is $20,643. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Feng Jianwu work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Feng Jianwu work on paper is $1,462. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Feng Jianwu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Feng Jianwu work on paper is $16,483. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Feng Jianwu painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Feng Jianwu painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Feng Jianwu painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Feng Jianwu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,581, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Feng Jianwu's auction record?

Feng Jianwu's auction record is $63,486, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Feng Jianwu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/feng-jianwu (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.