> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-fangying-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Li Fangying (1695–1755)

## What is Li Fangying’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Li Fangying at 8 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $762 including buyer’s premium (middle half $655–$1,979, n=6). The auction record is $106,482 for Bamboo and Rocks (2008, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bamboo and Rocks, 1744年作 | 水墨纸本 | $106,482 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2008 |
| 2 | Bamboo and Rock, 1746 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $89,190 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Bamboo and Stones | Ink on paper | $67,145 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Ink bamboo | Ink on paper | $28,085 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | Ink Plum Blossoms | 水墨纸本 | $19,467 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2019 |
| 6 | Ink Plum Blossoms | 水墨纸本 | $10,441 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | 疏菊含秀 | 纸本 | $10,293 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2006 |
| 8 | Plum and Rock | 册页片 (album leaf) | $2,371 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | 瓶菊灵芝, 1747 | Hanging scroll | $1,760 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Banana Plant | 水墨绫本 | $1,708 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $14,403 |
| Other | 9 | $1,760 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,708 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Li Fangying is a Chinese artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $10,293. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Li Fangying sold in 2026 for $67,145, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Li Fangying work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Fangying work is $10,293.

The median Li Fangying work on paper sells for $28,085 across 27 lots.

The median Li Fangying painting sells for $1,831 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,831‡ | $53,535‡ | 77.8% | 2026-04-28 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $28,085‡ | $1.2M‡ | — | 2026-04-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $151,497‡ | $1.2M‡ | — | 2025-12-15 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $27,332–$435,201‡ | $125,989‡ | $1.2M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,476–$140,980‡ | $97,836‡ | $224,507‡ |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $1.2M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $435,201‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $53,535‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $10,441 |

‡ 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 Li Fangying worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Fangying work is $10,293. The median Li Fangying work on paper sells for $28,085 across 27 lots. The median Li Fangying painting sells for $1,831 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Li Fangying work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Fangying work on paper is $28,085. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Li Fangying's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Fangying work on paper is $1,159,191. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Li Fangying work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Li Fangying work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $97,836, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Li Fangying's auction record?

Li Fangying's auction record is $1,159,191, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Li Fangying auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/li-fangying-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.