Weng Fanggang (1733–1818)
What is Weng Fanggang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 204 auction results for Weng Fanggang at 23 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,107 including buyer’s premium (middle half $483–$9,802, n=19). The auction record is $173,707 for 翁方纲 行书七言联 立轴 (2013, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 翁方纲 行书七言联 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $173,707 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Heart Sutra (金刚般若波罗蜜心经) | 册页 (album leaves) | $148,804 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Calligraphy in Xingshu, 1806 | Ink on paper, set of four, hanging scroll | $96,749 | Sotheby's | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | CALLIGRAPHY IN LISHU, 1796 | Ink on paper, framed | $79,732 | Sotheby's | Apr 2011 |
| 5 | 翁方纲 行书七言联 立轴 | Hanging scroll | $53,899 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Hand scroll of scholar imitating Wen Tianxiang's manuscripts | Ink on paper | $48,762 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | Portrait of Wang Shishen, 1806 | Ink and colour on paper | $48,620 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Running Script Calligraphy, 1733 | Album of six leaves, ink on coloured paper | $41,425 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 9 | 书法合卷 | 水墨纸本 | $36,160 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2011 |
| 10 | Kaishu Album (Eight leaves, sixteen pages), 1798 | Ink on paper album leaves | $30,374 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 37 | $8,026 |
| Other | 32 | $2,439 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $6,415 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $4,244 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,650 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 204 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Weng Fanggang is a Chinese artist with 290 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,973. 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 Weng Fanggang sold in 2026 for $48,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Weng Fanggang work is $4,973.
The median Weng Fanggang work on paper sells for $7,049 across 83 lots.
The median Weng Fanggang painting sells for $6,795 across 4 lots.
The median Weng Fanggang print sells for $486 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Weng Fanggang work on papers typically sell for $1,918–$25,111 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Weng Fanggang work on papers typically sell for $1,109–$13,484 (the middle half of 22 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 | 1 | $486 | $486 | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 4 | $6,795†‡ | $12,403† | — | 2022-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 87 | $7,049†‡ | $180,459‡ | 95.4% | 2026-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $148,804‡ | $246,632‡ | — | 2025-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Weng Fanggang's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $486. Paintings (4 lots) median $6,795, record $12,403. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,403 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Weng Fanggang painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $148,804.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,598–$18,996†‡ | $7,805†‡ | $180,459‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,109–$13,484‡ | $5,583‡ | $48,620 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $1,918–$25,111‡ | $7,736‡ | $173,707 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2013 | $180,459‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $173,707 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $12,403† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,187‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $486 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Weng Fanggang worth?
Across 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Weng Fanggang work is $4,973. The median Weng Fanggang work on paper sells for $7,049 across 83 lots. The median Weng Fanggang painting sells for $6,795 across 4 lots. The median Weng Fanggang print sells for $486 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Weng Fanggang work on papers typically sell for $1,918–$25,111 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Weng Fanggang work on papers typically sell for $1,109–$13,484 (the middle half of 22 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 Weng Fanggang work on paper?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Weng Fanggang work on paper is $7,049. 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 Weng Fanggang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Weng Fanggang work on paper is $180,459. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Weng Fanggang work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Weng Fanggang work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,736, 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 Weng Fanggang work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Weng Fanggang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,583, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Weng Fanggang's auction record?
Weng Fanggang's auction record is $246,632, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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