Li Fang (1933–2020)
Li Fang is a Chinese artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,871. 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 Li Fang is recorded as sold in 2025 for $7,704; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Li Fang on OpeningBid →What is a Li Fang work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Fang work is $4,871.
The median Li Fang painting sells for $5,175 across 10 lots.
The median Li Fang work on paper sells for $1,377 across 4 lots.
The median Li Fang print sells for $12,380 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $12,380‡ | $12,380‡ | — | 2021-07-15 |
| Paintings | 13 | $5,175‡ | $8,951 | 76.9% | 2024-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,377†‡ | $2,632 | 66.7% | 2026-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Li Fang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $12,380. Paintings (13 lots) median $5,175, record $8,951.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $4,871–$5,317‡ | $5,175‡ | $8,951 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $12,380‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,951 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,244 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,632 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,889‡ |
‡ 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 Li Fang worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Fang work is $4,871. The median Li Fang painting sells for $5,175 across 10 lots. The median Li Fang work on paper sells for $1,377 across 4 lots. The median Li Fang print sells for $12,380 across 1 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 Li Fang painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Fang painting is $5,175. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Fang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Fang painting is $8,951.
What is Li Fang's auction record?
Li Fang's auction record is $52,715, set in 2014.
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