Rating and value 2024 of paintings by Lin Fengmian

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Lin Fengmian and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will be happy to advise you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price.

Artist's rating and value

Lin Fengmian is a popular and highly rated artist on the auction market. His works arouse keen interest among collectors and art lovers, particularly those who appreciate 20th-century Chinese painting. The most sought-after pieces are oils on canvas. A work by Fengmian can fetch millions of euros at auction, like his painting Fishing village, which sold for €4,137,800 in 2016 at Christie's. 

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Artist's style and technique

Lin Fengmian is an avant-garde Chinese painter who has produced drawings, prints and paintings blending ancient Chinese techniques with modern painting. He uses traditional Chinese themes and depicts scenes from everyday life. 

Lin Fengmian's career

Lin Fengmian (1900 - 1991) was a Chinese avant-garde artist.

He was born into a family of craftsmen during the Quing Dynasty. His father knew traditional Chinese painting, as well as calligraphy.

He carefully studies the Précis de peinture du Jardin du grain de moutarde, and continues his secondary studies. He paints mainly in Hanghzou, where he trains Chu Teh Chun, among others.

At the same time, he taught painting until 1952. He moved to Hong Kong in 1977.

In his work, he aims to create a synthesis between traditional Chinese art and contemporary Western art.  

Lin Fengmian's imprint on his period

Today, Fegmian is recognized as one of the most influential Chinese artists of the 20th century. His Chinese paintings are highly prized by collectors and are a great success at auction. His unique style, which blends Western influences with Chinese pictorial techniques, is particularly appreciated and sought-after today. Some of his works are exhibited in museums in France, but private collectors play a major role in preserving his work. His value has risen in recent years.

His signature

Not all Lin Fengmian works are signed. It is also possible that the work is a copy or that the inscription has faded over time, which is why expert appraisal is essential.

Appraising your property

If you own a work by Lin Fegmian, please feel free to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.