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 will guide 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. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Artist's rating and value

Lin Fengmian's work is a common artist 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. For example, a painting signed by Fengmian can fetch millions of euros at auction, as evidenced by his painting Fishing village, adjudicated for €4,137,800 in 2016 by Christie's.

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Artist's style and technique

Lin Fengmian is an avant-garde Chinese painter, who has produced drawings, prints, paintings mixing ancient Chinese techniques and 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. 

The career of Lin Fengmian

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

He was born during the Quing Dynasty, into a family of craftsmen. 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 National Academy of Art in Beijing.

. He painted mainly in Hanghzou, where he trained Chu Teh Chun, among others, and directed the city's Academy of Arts, 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 aimed to achieve 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 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 been rising in recent years.

His signature

Not all Lin Fengmian's works are signed. It's also possible that they're copies or that the inscription has faded over time, which is why expertise is essential.

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Lin Fegmian, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and licensed 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.