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# Lee Man Fong (1913–1988)

Lee Man Fong is an Indonesian artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $713,335. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lee Man Fong sold in 2016 for $2,165,611, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Lee Man Fong works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Lee Man Fong work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Man Fong work is $713,335.

The median Lee Man Fong painting sells for $822,970 across 39 lots.

The median Lee Man Fong work on paper sells for $4,201 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lee Man Fong paintings typically sell for $586,831–$1,685,780 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $822,970 | $3.7M | — | 2021-04-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,201 | $4,201 | — | 2009-03-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $910,592 | $3.7M | — | 2021-04-19 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $586,831–$1.7M | $1.3M | $3.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $548,719–$910,592 | $695,044 | $1.8M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $3.7M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $3M |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $4,201 |

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 Lee Man Fong worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lee Man Fong work is $713,335. The median Lee Man Fong painting sells for $822,970 across 39 lots. The median Lee Man Fong work on paper sells for $4,201 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lee Man Fong paintings typically sell for $586,831–$1,685,780 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Lee Man Fong painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lee Man Fong painting is $822,970.

### What is Lee Man Fong's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lee Man Fong painting is $3,712,670.

### What is the average price of a medium Lee Man Fong painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lee Man Fong painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,293,916, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Lee Man Fong painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lee Man Fong painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $695,044, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Lee Man Fong's auction record?

Lee Man Fong's auction record is $3,712,670, set in 2015.

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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, “Lee Man Fong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lee-man-fong (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.