Fan Yang (b. 1955)
What is Fan Yang’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 249 auction results for Fan Yang at 12 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,532 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,138–$8,459, n=16). The auction record is $184,056 for 崂山观海 (2014, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 崂山观海, 2004年作 | 设色纸本 | $184,056 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | 山水 四屏镜心, 2011年作 | 设色纸本 | $131,219 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | 禅悟图, 2010 | — | $96,996 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | 松荫罗汉 (Songyin Luohan), 2008 | 镜框 (Mirror frame) | $78,136 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | 秋山访友•行书七言联, 2014 | 设色纸本 | $71,406 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2021 |
| 6 | Red-robed Arhat | 设色纸本 | $47,011 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2012 |
| 7 | Scholar and Crane, Arhat, 2010 | Ink and color on paper | $44,459 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2024 |
| 8 | Wang Wei's "Zhu Li Guan", 2009年作 | 水墨纸本 | $42,270 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Feb 2015 |
| 9 | Arhat, 2015 | Ink and color on paper | $31,757 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2024 |
| 10 | Tongyin Gaoshi | 设色纸本 | $28,355 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $9,133 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $8,840 |
| Other | 27 | $4,095 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $9,340 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $6,743 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 249 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Fan Yang is a Chinese artist with 360 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $9,798. 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 Fan Yang sold in 2025 for $9,798, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fan Yang on OpeningBid →What is a Fan Yang work worth?
Across 249 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fan Yang work is $9,798.
The median Fan Yang painting sells for $16,710 across 116 lots.
The median Fan Yang work on paper sells for $2,277 across 30 lots.
The median Fan Yang sculpture sells for $1,112 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Fan Yang paintings typically sell for $6,603–$25,045 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Fan Yang paintings typically sell for $11,045–$46,335 (the middle half of 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 130 | $16,710†‡ | $305,348‡ | 89.2% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $2,277‡ | $45,228‡ | — | 2026-08-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,112 | $1,112 | — | 2015-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $131,219‡ | $305,348‡ | — | 2015-02-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $7,436–$55,087‡ | $53,188‡ | $73,618‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $6,603–$25,045†‡ | $11,538†‡ | $99,798‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $11,045–$46,335†‡ | $22,200†‡ | $305,348‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $877–$9,656‡ | $1,586‡ | $45,228‡ |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $305,348‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $234,545‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $45,228‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $44,459 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $1,112 |
‡ 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 Fan Yang worth?
Across 249 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fan Yang work is $9,798. The median Fan Yang painting sells for $16,710 across 116 lots. The median Fan Yang work on paper sells for $2,277 across 30 lots. The median Fan Yang sculpture sells for $1,112 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fan Yang paintings typically sell for $6,603–$25,045 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Fan Yang paintings typically sell for $11,045–$46,335 (the middle half of 41 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 Fan Yang painting?
Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fan Yang painting is $16,710. 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 Fan Yang's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fan Yang painting is $305,348. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Fan Yang work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fan Yang work on paper is $2,277. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fan Yang's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fan Yang work on paper is $45,228. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Fan Yang painting?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fan Yang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,538, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Fan Yang painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Fan Yang painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $22,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Fan Yang's auction record?
Fan Yang's auction record is $305,348, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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