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# Wang Fu'an (1880–1960)

## What is Wang Fu'an’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for Wang Fu'an at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,449 including buyer’s premium (middle half $464–$4,233, n=16). The auction record is $92,619 for A PAIR OF INSCRIBED SOAPSTONE SEALS BY WANG FU'AN FOR WANG ZHAOMING (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A PAIR OF INSCRIBED SOAPSTONE SEALS BY WANG FU'AN FOR WANG ZHAOMING, 1937 | Soapstone | $92,619 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Jingxin Four Screens | 水墨纸本 | $66,553 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | San Shi Pan Ming Ji Quan Xing Tao, 1934 | 纸本 | $63,448 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | Calligraphy Couplet in Zhuanshu, 1944 | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $38,955 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Poems in Lishu, 1946 | Ink on paper, set of four, hanging scrolls | $28,892 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Calligraphy Couplet in Lishu, 1943 | Ink on paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $16,195 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | 1938年 王福庵刻坑头黄冻石兽钮章, 1938 | 笔墨纸砚 | $15,563 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Apr 2015 |
| 8 | Calligraphy in Official Script album, 1944 | Ink on paper | $14,179 | Guangdong Chongzheng Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Mi Yan Zhai Yin Cun Chong Ji Ben | 纸本 | $13,129 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Poem in Zhuanshu 〈秋聲賦〉 | Ink on gold paper, folding fan | $12,985 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $9,363 |
| Other | 22 | $4,202 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $5,338 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $4,885 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,697 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wang Fu'an is a Chinese artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $4,932. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wang Fu'an is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,370; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Fu'an work worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Fu'an work is $4,932.

The median Wang Fu'an work on paper sells for $5,348 across 32 lots.

The median Wang Fu'an painting sells for $343 across 2 lots.

The median Wang Fu'an sculpture sells for $2,826 across 2 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 | 2 | $343 | $343 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $5,348‡ | $66,553 | 91.4% | 2026-04-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,826‡ | $2,826‡ | — | 2022-11-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $65,000‡ | $92,619 | — | 2024-07-15 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,465–$9,584‡ | $4,986‡ | $66,553 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $2,523–$15,458‡ | $8,070‡ | $63,448 |

‡ 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 | $66,553 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $63,448 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,826‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $343 |

‡ 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 Wang Fu'an worth?

Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Fu'an work is $4,932. The median Wang Fu'an work on paper sells for $5,348 across 32 lots. The median Wang Fu'an painting sells for $343 across 2 lots. The median Wang Fu'an sculpture sells for $2,826 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wang Fu'an work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Fu'an work on paper is $5,348. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Fu'an's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Fu'an work on paper is $66,553.

### What is the average price of a large Wang Fu'an work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wang Fu'an work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,070, 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 medium Wang Fu'an work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Fu'an work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,986, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wang Fu'an's auction record?

Wang Fu'an's auction record is $92,619, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wang Fu'an auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-fu-an-3 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.