Fang Lijun

Chinese · b. 1963 · Painter, Printmaker

Fang Lijun is a Chinese artist based in Beijing. He was born into a wealthy family with a high social status. In the 1990s, there was a cultural movement in China referred to… (Wikipedia)

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28auction results2008–2025years recorded86%sold (24)$24kSign up free to seemedian price

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Series 2 No.10Phillips · May 2018HK$9,700,000≈ $1,236,459≈ £928,761≈ €1,061,885Sign up to see
2000.12.4Ravenel · Nov 2011HK$3,120,000≈ $400,296≈ £257,375≈ €299,892Sign up to see
1994 No. 4Phillips · May 2018HK$2,500,000≈ $318,675≈ £239,371≈ €273,682Sign up to see

Fang Lijun’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 28 auction results for Fang Lijun between 2008 and 2025, of which 24 sold (86%). Recorded sale prices range from $216Sign up free to see to $1.2MSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $1.2MSign up free to see for Series 2 No.10 at Phillips in May 2018. The most common medium is woodcuts & linocuts (10 lots). Most results come from Phillips (15), Ravenel (7) and Grisebach (3).

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28 results

Series 1, No. 5, 2009
Lithograph · Paper · ed. 15/99
I. 47.5 x 58.8 cm (18 3/4 x 23 1/8 in.) S. 67.5 x 75.5 cm (26 5/8 x 29 3/4 in.)
Phillips · Nov 17, 2025 · Lot 150
HK$1,677≈ $216≈ £164≈ €186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
Three works: (i) Goldhead No. 13; (ii) Goldhead No. 14; (iii) Goldhead No. 15, 2005
gold leaf on metal · Other support
(i) 23 x 18.5 x 18.5 cm. (9 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.) (ii) 22 x 15 x 19.5 cm. (8 5/8 x 5 7/8 x 7 5/8 in.) (iii) 22.5 x 21 x 19 cm. (8 7/8 x 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
Phillips · May 27, 2025 · Lot 104
HK$76,200≈ $9,722≈ £7,175≈ €8,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
Two works: (i) 2001.1.6; (ii) 2001.1.9, 2001
Woodcut / linocut · ed. 5/15
each 244 x 122 cm. (96 1/8 x 48 in.)
Phillips · May 27, 2025 · Lot 105
HK$40,640≈ $5,185≈ £3,826≈ €4,566Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$60,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
Goldhead No. 20, 2005
gold leaf on metal · Other support
45 x 43 x 49 cm. (17 3/4 x 16 7/8 x 19 1/4 in.)
Phillips · Mar 29, 2025 · Lot 125
HK$27,940≈ $3,592≈ £2,773≈ €3,327Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
2000.11.9, 2000
Acrylic · Canvas
180 x 80 cm. (70 7/8 x 31 1/2 in.)
Phillips · Nov 26, 2024 · Lot 161
HK$444,500≈ $57,127≈ £45,325≈ €54,293Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$380,000–580,000View at Phillips ↗
Three works: (i) Goldhead No. 6; (ii) Goldhead No. 3; (iii) Goldhead No. 11, 2005
gold leaf on metal · Other support
(i) 22 x 22 x 24 cm. (8 5/8 x 8 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.) (ii) 22 x 22 x 17 cm. (8 5/8 x 8 5/8 x 6 3/4 in.) (iii) 18 x 22 x 18 cm. (7 1/8 x 8 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
Phillips · Nov 26, 2024 · Lot 162
HK$95,250≈ $12,242≈ £9,712≈ €11,634Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
2004.3.7, 2004
Acrylic · Linen
80.1 x 40.2 cm. (31 1/2 x 15 7/8 in.)
Phillips · Jun 21, 2022 · Lot 170
HK$252,000≈ $32,102≈ £26,172≈ €30,429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$300,000–500,000View at Phillips ↗
Untitled No. 14, 1996
Woodcut / linocut · ed. 25/25
121.3 x 79.7 cm. (47 3/4 x 31 3/8 in.)
Phillips · Jun 21, 2022 · Lot 171
HK$30,240≈ $3,852≈ £3,141≈ €3,651Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$10,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
2002.4.10
Oil · Canvas
130.4 x 90.7 cm. (51 3/8 x 35 3/4 in.)
Phillips · Nov 29, 2021 · Lot 177
HK$693,000≈ $88,850≈ £66,649≈ €78,795Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$550,000–750,000View at Phillips ↗
1997, No.8, 1997
Oil · Canvas
150 x 110 cm. (59 x 43 1/4 in.)
Phillips · Dec 4, 2020 · Lot 138
HK$1,638,000≈ $211,335≈ £156,916≈ €173,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$700,000–1,000,000View at Phillips ↗

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Fang Lijun: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Fang Lijun at auction?

$1,236,459Sign up free to see, for Series 2 No.10 at Phillips (May 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Fang Lijun?

The median sale price is $24kSign up free to see across 24 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Fang Lijun have sold at auction?

24 of 28 recorded lots sold between 2008 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Fang Lijun?

Phillips, Ravenel and Grisebach account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Ravenel · Grisebach

About Fang Lijun

Fang Lijun is a Chinese artist based in Beijing. He was born into a wealthy family with a high social status. In the 1990s, there was a cultural movement in China referred to as Cynical Realism of which Fang Lijun was a member. Living in China during this critical time shaped his worldview in terms of his views on art, human values and morality.

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