Lin Fengmian (1900–1991)
Lin Fengmian is a Chinese artist with 1,232 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $139,396. 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 Lin Fengmian sold in 2026 for $898,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 956 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Fengmian work is $139,396.
The median Lin Fengmian painting sells for $165,599 across 424 lots.
The median Lin Fengmian work on paper sells for $290,335 across 95 lots.
The median Lin Fengmian print sells for $8,983 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lin Fengmian paintings typically sell for $135,875–$453,226 (the middle half of 259 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Lin Fengmian paintings typically sell for $28,502–$114,849 (the middle half of 133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $8,983 | $8,983 | 50% | 2025-12-20 |
| Paintings | 441 | $165,599‡ | $10.8M | 96.1% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 98 | $290,335‡ | $5.5M | 96.9% | 2026-07-20 |
| Photography | 3 | $217,293† | $295,191† | — | 2024-09-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 404 | $318,961†‡ | $10.8M | — | 2026-04-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lin Fengmian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $8,983 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (441 lots) median $165,599, record $10,823,213. A typical Lin Fengmian painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 404 lots) the median is $318,961.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 133 | $28,502–$114,849‡ | $62,340‡ | $1.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 259 | $135,875–$453,226‡ | $264,958‡ | $10.8M |
‡ 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) | 34 | $59,744–$481,428‡ | $240,462‡ | $2.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $164,427–$2.7M‡ | $417,907‡ | $5.5M |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $10.8M |
| Paintings | 2005 | $8.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $5.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $5.4M |
| Photography | 2024 | $295,191† |
| Photography | 2024 | $139,396† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,983 |
† 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 Lin Fengmian worth?
Across 956 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Fengmian work is $139,396. The median Lin Fengmian painting sells for $165,599 across 424 lots. The median Lin Fengmian work on paper sells for $290,335 across 95 lots. The median Lin Fengmian print sells for $8,983 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lin Fengmian paintings typically sell for $135,875–$453,226 (the middle half of 259 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lin Fengmian paintings typically sell for $28,502–$114,849 (the middle half of 133 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 Lin Fengmian painting?
Based on 424 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lin Fengmian painting is $165,599. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lin Fengmian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lin Fengmian painting is $10,823,213.
What is the average price of a Lin Fengmian work on paper?
Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lin Fengmian work on paper is $290,335. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lin Fengmian's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lin Fengmian work on paper is $5,504,023.
What is the average price of a medium Lin Fengmian painting?
Based on 259 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lin Fengmian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $264,958, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Lin Fengmian painting?
Based on 133 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lin Fengmian painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $62,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lin Fengmian's auction record?
Lin Fengmian's auction record is $10,823,213, set in 2005.
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