Lee Man Fong (1913–1988)
What is Lee Man Fong’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 175 auction results for Lee Man Fong at 19 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $31,012 including buyer’s premium (middle half $24,495–$47,933, n=15). The auction record is $2,082,889 for Peace Doves (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peace Doves, 1913 | Oil paint | $2,082,889 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Fifteen Goldfish, 1913 | Oil paint | $1,672,027 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 3 | Merpati Perdamaian (Peace Conference), 1913 | Oil paint | $436,654 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 4 | A Pair of Ponies | OIL ON MASONITE BOARD | $311,905 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 5 | Family in Harmony, 1959 | Oil paint | $306,427 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Tending to the Poultry, 1948 | Oil paint | $299,283 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 7 | The Barber, 1946 | Oil paint | $297,543 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 8 | Temple Gathering, 1941 | Oil paint | $284,876 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 9 | Snack stall in Bali, 1958 | Oil paint | $228,271 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | THREE HORSES, 1959 | Oil paint | $224,338 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 90 | $59,167 |
| Other | 10 | $41,406 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $72,232 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 64 | $56,406 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 175 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Lee Man Fong is an Indonesian artist with 203 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $41,869. 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 Lee Man Fong sold in 2026 for $123,306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Man Fong work is $41,869.
The median Lee Man Fong painting sells for $51,566 across 135 lots.
The median Lee Man Fong work on paper sells for $2,489 across 16 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lee Man Fong paintings typically sell for $29,134–$89,071 (the middle half of 97 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Lee Man Fong paintings typically sell for $50,735–$180,376 (the middle half of 36 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 | 151 | $51,566†‡ | $36M | 89.4% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $2,489†‡ | $9,555† | 88.9% | 2025-11-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $183,818 | $36M | — | 2026-09-30 |
† 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) | 97 | $29,134–$89,071†‡ | $41,485†‡ | $299,283 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $50,735–$180,376† | $73,287† | $36M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $705–$2,581†‡ | $1,557†‡ | $4,087† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,195–$4,532† | $2,834† | $9,555† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2013 | $36M |
| Paintings | 2015 | $15.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $9,555† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,997† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lee Man Fong worth?
Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Man Fong work is $41,869. The median Lee Man Fong painting sells for $51,566 across 135 lots. The median Lee Man Fong work on paper sells for $2,489 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lee Man Fong paintings typically sell for $29,134–$89,071 (the middle half of 97 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Lee Man Fong paintings typically sell for $50,735–$180,376 (the middle half of 36 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 Lee Man Fong painting?
Based on 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Man Fong painting is $51,566. 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 Lee Man Fong's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Man Fong painting is $35,960,000.
What is the average price of a Lee Man Fong work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Man Fong work on paper is $2,489. 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 Lee Man Fong's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Man Fong work on paper is $9,555. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,555 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Lee Man Fong painting?
Based on 97 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee Man Fong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,485, 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 large Lee Man Fong painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lee Man Fong painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $73,287, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lee Man Fong's auction record?
Lee Man Fong's auction record is $35,960,000, set in 2013.
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