Rating and value 2024 of paintings by Lin Fengmian

If you own a painting by or based on the work of artist Lin Fengmian and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can 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's work is current and highly rated 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 paintings. A painting by Fengmian can fetch millions of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his painting Fishing village, which sold for €4,137,800 in 2016 at Christie's.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

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. His paintings make up the bulk of his work and are his most prized works on the auction market. 

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 was partly trained as a painter in France, between Dijon and Paris. He returned to China in 1925, where he was directly promoted to academic positions, including president of the Beijing National Academy of Art.

. He painted mainly in Hanghzou, where he trained Chu Teh Chun, among others, and directed the city's Art Academy, giving it a more modern impetus.

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 (tableaux) are highly prized by collectors and successful 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.