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# Zhaoling Fang (1914–2006)

## What is Zhaoling Fang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Zhaoling Fang at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,278 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,639–$4,895, n=5). The auction record is $120,675 for My Homeland (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Homeland, 1987 | Ink | $120,675 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 2 | Physical Training, 1985 | Ink | $112,804 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | Cave Dwellings, 1985 | Ink | $72,534 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Boat People, 1914 | Ink | $64,417 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Harmony, 1914 | Ink | $64,125 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Village Life, 1983 | Ink | $41,834 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 7 | Memories of Guilin, 1997 | Ink | $41,681 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Fishing in Winter, 1979 | Ink | $41,656 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | White Lotuses, 1914 | Two scrolls, mounted for framing, ink and colour on paper | $40,932 | Christie's | Feb 2003 |
| 10 | At the Foot of the Mountain, 1988 | Ink | $32,257 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 48 | $16,774 |
| Paintings | 5 | $4,468 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $18,394 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $9,246 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhaoling Fang is a Chinese artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $9,714. 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 Zhaoling Fang sold in 2024 for $9,714, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhaoling Fang work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhaoling Fang work is $9,714.

The median Zhaoling Fang work on paper sells for $15,234 across 52 lots.

The median Zhaoling Fang painting sells for $736 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Zhaoling Fang work on papers typically sell for $5,252–$26,444 (the middle half of 34 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 | 8 | $736†‡ | $8,817 | 87.5% | 2024-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $15,234† | $120,675 | 91.2% | 2025-08-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $112,804 | $120,675 | — | 2016-05-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 34 | $5,252–$26,444† | $18,394† | $112,804 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $4,501–$47,987 | $9,675 | $120,675 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 | $120,675 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $112,804 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,817 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $6,500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Zhaoling Fang worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhaoling Fang work is $9,714. The median Zhaoling Fang work on paper sells for $15,234 across 52 lots. The median Zhaoling Fang painting sells for $736 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zhaoling Fang work on papers typically sell for $5,252–$26,444 (the middle half of 34 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 Zhaoling Fang work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhaoling Fang work on paper is $15,234. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Zhaoling Fang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhaoling Fang work on paper is $120,675.

### What is the average price of a medium Zhaoling Fang work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zhaoling Fang work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,394, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Zhaoling Fang work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Zhaoling Fang work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,675, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Zhaoling Fang's auction record?

Zhaoling Fang's auction record is $120,675, set in 2016.

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

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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.