Chung-Ray Fong Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Chung-Ray Fong Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 18, 2025
FENG ZHONGRUI (FONG CHUNG-RAY b.1933) Untitled, 2011
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
FENG ZHONGRUI (FONG CHUNG-RAY b.1933) Untitled, 2011 Ink and mixed media on paper board, inscribed by the artist with a date and signed Feng Zhongrui. 9 1/2 x 10 3/8in (24 x 27cm)
Bonhams
Mar. 18, 2025
FENG ZHONGRUI (FONG CHUNG-RAY Born 1933) Untitled, 1977
Est: $10,000 - $12,000
FENG ZHONGRUI (FONG CHUNG-RAY Born 1933) Untitled, 1977 Acrylic on canvas, inscribed by the artist and dated 77, and signed Feng Zhongrui. 29 1/2 x 47 5/8in (75 x 121cm)
Bonhams
Feb. 18, 2025
FONG CHUNG-RAY 馮鍾睿 (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933, CHINA) 馮鍾睿 3-4
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY 馮鍾睿 (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933, CHINA) Painting 3-4 2015 Acrylic on canvas Signed and dated 183cm x 139cm 馮鍾睿 3-4 2015年作壓克力畫布 - PROVENANCE: Galerie du Monde, Hong Kong; English Private Collection, London - NOTE: Many works by this artists have been sold at auction over the years including Christie's, Sotheby's and Bonhams. Fong Chung-Ray (b. 1933, Henan, China) was born into a family of scholars and artists, which fostered his early exposure to the fine arts. However, due to the tumult of the Chinese civil wars and foreign invasions, Fong joined the military, which led him to Taiwan as a teenager. There, he pursued formal art training at the Cadre College of Arts and Crafts, graduating in 1954 with a degree in fine arts. Following his education, he served as an officer in the Taiwanese Navy, where he also began creating artwork for the military. In 1958, Fong co-founded the Four Seas Painting Society (四海畫會) with three fellow naval officers. Three years later, in 1961, he was invited by Liu Guosong to join the influential Fifth Moon Group (五月畫會), a pivotal moment in his artistic development. Over the course of his decades-long career, Fong Chung-Ray has become known for pioneering an experimental fusion of traditional Chinese ink painting and abstract expressionism. This unique blend of cultural and stylistic influences reflects his varied experiences, from his upbringing in China to his exposure to modernist Western movements. Fong's transition to abstraction in the late 1950s marked a significant shift in his artistic style, leading to a mature approach that combined elements of both Eastern and Western traditions. In a 2015 interview, Fong credited American Abstract Expressionism as a key influence, noting that he saw it as spiritually aligned with the philosophical underpinnings of traditional Chinese painting. The notion of capturing inner energy and emotion, rather than adhering to strict figurative representation, resonated deeply with him. This influence is evident in the bold, gestural brushstrokes and emotive compositions that characterize his works. Fong's move to California in 1975 further expanded his artistic horizons, and he has remained an active figure in the international art scene. His works have been exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Chinese Culture Center in San Francisco in 2014, and Galerie du Monde in Hong Kong in 2015, among many others. A defining moment in Fong's evolution as an artist came in 1989 when he developed a unique technique using acrylic applied to plastic sheets, with the resulting designs transferred onto paper. This process marked a significant shift from his earlier, more fluid landscapes to works that reflect harsher, man-made environments. The layered textures and fragmented imagery in these pieces evoke the passage of time, with peeling paint, scratches, and torn paper surfaces revealing deeper narratives beneath the exterior. This shift mirrored Fong's evolving perspective on the evolution of mankind, emphasizing the intersection of natural and artificial, and capturing a sense of decay and renewal. Throughout his career, Fong Chung-Ray has gained widespread recognition, with his works held in major collections worldwide, including the Ashmolean Museum (UK), the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (US), the Arthur M. Sackler Museum at Harvard University (US), Centre Pompidou (France), Guangdong Museum of Art (China), Los Angeles County Museum of Art (US), M+ Museum (Hong Kong), and the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (Taiwan), among others. The present lot is a prime example of Fong's mid-1960s works, reflecting his mature style after he embraced non-figurative abstraction. It demonstrates his unique ability to merge traditional Chinese ink techniques with the expressive power of abstract art, showcasing his ongoing experimentation and evolution as a leading figure in contemporary Asian art.
Chiswick Auctions
Sep. 17, 2024
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, BORN 1933) 1967-40
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, BORN 1933) 1967-40 Four hanging scrolls, forming a quadriptych, ink and color on paper, inscribed by the artist and dated dingwei, numbered 40, signed Feng Zhongrui. 46 3/4 x 92in (118.7 x 233.7cm)
Bonhams
May. 25, 2024
Fong Chung-Ray (B. 1933) 1983-58
Est: $40,000 - $80,000
Fong Chung-Ray (B. 1933) 1983-58 1983 signed and dated 83 on the lower right; signed and titled on the reverse acrylic and ink on canvas 76.5 x 99 cm (30 1/8 x 39 in) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 19, 2024
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, BORN 1933) Untitled, 1973
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, BORN 1933) Untitled, 1973 Matted, framed and glazed, ink and color on paper, inscribed by the artist and dated 1973, signed Feng Zhongrui. 21 3/4 x 34 7/8in (55.2 x 88.6cm)
Bonhams
Dec. 05, 2023
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) 1972-35
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) 1972-35 Ink and color on paper, matted, framed and glazed, inscribed by the artist and dated 1972, signed Feng Zhongrui. 22 7/8 x 35 3/4in (58 x 91cm) sight
Bonhams
Dec. 05, 2023
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, BORN 1933) Untitled
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, BORN 1933) Untitled Ink and color on paper, matted, framed and glazed, inscribed by the artist, signed Feng Zhongrui, dated and titled indistinctly, possibly reading 72-53. 33 7/8 x 33 3/8in (86 x 57cm), sight
Bonhams
Dec. 05, 2023
FONG CHUNG-RAY(FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) Triptych of Abstract Landscape, 1973 (3)
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY(FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) Triptych of Abstract Landscape, 1973 Ink and color on paper, three hanging scrolls, signed Feng Zhongrui and dated 1973. 69 1/4 x 99in (175.3 x 251.5cm) overall (3).
Bonhams
Dec. 05, 2023
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) Untitled, 1983
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) Untitled, 1983 Mixed media on canvas, framed, dated and signed Feng Zhongrui. 47 7/8 x 53 7/8in (121.5 x 137cm)
Bonhams
Dec. 05, 2023
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) Untitled, 1969
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) Untitled, 1969 Ink and color on circular paper, mounted, framed and glazed, dated jiyou (1969) and signed Feng Zhongrui. 22in (56cm) diam.
Bonhams
Sep. 19, 2023
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, BORN 1933) 1973-42
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, BORN 1933) 1973-42 Ink and color on paper, matted, framed and glazed, inscribed by the artist and dated 1973, signed Feng Zhongrui. 22 3/4 x 36in (58 x 91.5cm)
Bonhams
Sep. 19, 2023
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, BORN 1933) 1972-31
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, BORN 1933) 1972-31 Ink and color on paper, matted, framed and glazed, inscribed by the artist and dated 1972, signed Feng Zhongrui. 37 x 23in (94 x 58.5cm)
Bonhams
Sep. 12, 2023
Fong Chung-Ray (Feng Zhongrui) Painting
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Fong Chung-Ray (Feng Zhongrui) (Chinese, b. 1934). Large abstract oil on canvas painting titled "29-31," depicting large blocks of cool blue, white, and black. Signed along the lower right. Further titled and signed along the verso. Regarded as one of the pioneers of abstraction in Chinese painting, Chung-Ray began his formal training at the Cadre College of Arts and Crafts during his time serving in the Taiwanese military. While in the military he gave a false birthdate of one year earlier, 1933, in order to qualify to join. In 1961 he became a member of the Wuyue Group (Fifth Moon Group) and joined them in participating in a multitude of exhibits. Throughout his life, he has experimented with a vast array of mediums from ink to acrylics to oils. The present work is part of his oeuvre occurring after 1989 when he developed a technique in which he applied acrylic paint to plastic sheets and then transferred that work to a sheet of paper. These works combine themes of traditional Chinese painting with Western abstract expressionism, the movement Chung-Ray believes is the closest spiritually to the former.
Revere Auctions
Aug. 29, 2023
FONG CHUNG-RAY (B. 1934) Abstract Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colou
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (B. 1934) Abstract Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper 64 x 91.6 cm. (25 ¼ x 36 1/8 in.)
Christie's
Dec. 13, 2022
FONG CHUNG-RAY (B.1934) Painting 79-06 ink and acrylic on canvas 91.5 x 137
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (B.1934) Painting 79-06 ink and acrylic on canvas 91.5 x 137 cm. (36 x 53 15/16 in.)
Christie's
Sep. 28, 2022
Fong Chung-Ray Large Abstract Painting
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Fong Chung-Ray (Feng Zhongrui) (Chinese, b. 1934). Large abstract oil on canvas painting titled "29-31," depicting large blocks of cool blue, white, and black. Signed along the lower right. Regarded as one of the pioneers of abstraction in Chinese painting, Chung-Ray began his formal training at the Cadre College of Arts and Crafts during his time serving in the Taiwanese military. While in the military he gave a false birthdate of one year earlier, 1933, in order to qualify to join. In 1961 he became a member of the Wuyue Group (Fifth Moon Group) and joined them in participating in a multitude of exhibits. Throughout his life, he has experimented with a vast array of mediums from ink to acrylics to oils. The present work is part of his oeuvre occurring after 1989 when he developed a technique in which he applied acrylic paint to plastic sheets and then transferred that work to a sheet of paper. These works combine themes of traditional Chinese painting with Western abstract expressionism, the movement Chung-Ray believes is the closest spiritually to the former.
Revere Auctions
Sep. 20, 2021
Fong Chung-Ray (born 1933) Untitled, 1972
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Fong Chung-Ray (born 1933) Untitled, 1972 Ink and color on paper, mounted, framed and glazed, signed Fong Chung-Ray, and dated 1972. 34 x 33in (86.3 x 83.8cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 20, 2021
Fong Chung-Ray (BORN 1933) Abstract painting, 1966
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Fong Chung-Ray (BORN 1933) Abstract painting, 1966 Ink and color on paper, framed and glazed, signed and dated bingwu, with one artist's seal Feng. 21 x 35 1/4in (53.3 x 89.7cm), sight For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 14, 2020
Fong Chung Ray (Feng Zhongrui, b. 1933) Untitled (Abstraction), 74-24
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Fong Chung Ray (Feng Zhongrui, b. 1933) Untitled (Abstraction), 74-24 Ink and color on paper, mounted, framed and glazed, the lower left inscribed qi si zhi er shi si (74-24) and signed Feng Zhongrui. 34 x 28in (86.4 x 71.1cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 14, 2020
Fong Chung Ray (Feng Zhongrui, b. 1933) Untitled (Abstraction), 1972-51
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Fong Chung Ray (Feng Zhongrui, b. 1933) Untitled (Abstraction), 1972-51 Ink and color on paper, mounted, framed and glazed, the lower left inscribed yi jiu qi er zhi wu shi yi (1972-51) and signed Feng Zhongrui. 22 1/2 x 33in (57.1 x 83.8cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 04, 2020
Fong Chung-ray (Chinese, born 1934) Year of yisi, 63
Est: $50,000 - $80,000
Fong Chung-ray (Chinese, born 1934) Year of yisi, 63 1965 signed and dated in Chinese ink and colour on paper 119.3 x 55.8 cm (47 x 22 in) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 03, 2020
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1934) 98-24 oil on canvas 91 x 72.5 cm. (
Est: $100,000 - $200,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1934) 98-24 oil on canvas 91 x 72.5 cm. (35 7/8 x 28 1/2 in.)
Christie's
Jul. 10, 2020
Fong Chung-ray (Chinese, born 1934), (Feng Zhongrui) Painting 1983-4
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
Fong Chung-ray (Chinese, born 1934), (Feng Zhongrui) Painting 1983-4 1983 signed and dated in Chinese; signed and titled on the reverse acrylic on canvas 91 x 121.5 cm (36 13/16 x 47 13/16 in) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 24, 2019
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1934) 84-1 oil on canvas 65.3 x 88 cm. (25 3/4 x 34 5/8 in.)
Est: $100,000 - $200,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1934) 84-1 signed and dated in Chinese (lower left); signed 'Chung-Ray Fong'; dated and titled '84-1' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 65.3 x 88 cm. (25 3/4 x 34 5/8 in.) Painted in 1984
Christie's
Oct. 06, 2019
Painting 08-12
Est: $100,000 - $140,000
Fong Chung-Ray (Chinese, Feng Zhongrui, B. 1934)
Poly Auction Hong Kong
May. 27, 2019
Fong Chung-ray (Chinese, born 1934) (Feng Zhongrui) 馮鍾睿 1983-58
Est: HKD80,000 - HKD120,000
Fong Chung-ray (Chinese, born 1934), (Feng Zhongrui) 馮鍾睿 1983-58 1983signed and dated in Chinese; signed and titled on the reverseacrylic and ink on canvas76.5 x 99 cm (30 1/8 x 39 in)
Bonhams
May. 27, 2019
Fong Chung-ray (Chinese, born 1934) (Feng Zhongrui) 馮鍾睿 Painting 1979-12
Est: HKD90,000 - HKD130,000
Fong Chung-ray (Chinese, born 1934), (Feng Zhongrui) 馮鍾睿 Painting 1979-12 1979signed and dated in Chinese; signed and titled on the reverseacrylic and ink on canvas106.5 x 137.5 cm (41 15/16 x 54 1/8 in)
Bonhams
Mar. 29, 2019
FONG CHUNG-RAY (CHINA, B. 1934) 99-37 acrylic on canvas 90 x 72 cm. (35 3/8 x 28 3/8 in.)
Est: $120,000 - $180,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (CHINA, B. 1934) 99-37 signed and titled in Chinese (middle right); signed and titled and Chinese (on the reverse) acrylic on canvas 90 x 72 cm. (35 3/8 x 28 3/8 in.) Painted in 1999
Christie's
Nov. 13, 2018
Fong Chung-Ray, (1934 - * Chinese), "84-3," 1984, Acrylic on canvas, 30" H x 42" W
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Fong Chung-Ray (1934 - * Chinese) "84-3," 1984 Acrylic on canvas Signed, numbered and dated in Chinese lower left, signed, titled and dated verso: Chung-ray Fong 30" H x 42" W Provenance: Carmel Gallery of Modern Art, Carmel, CA. Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1990.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 13, 2018
Fong Chung-Ray, (1934 - * Chinese), "89-32," 1989, Acrylic on canvas, 36" H x 48" W
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Fong Chung-Ray (1934 - * Chinese) "89-32," 1989 Acrylic on canvas Signed, numbered and dated in Chinese lower right, signed and dated again verso: Chung-ray Fong 36" H x 48" W Provenance: Carmel Gallery of Modern Art, Carmel, CA. Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1990.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 29, 2018
FONG CHUNG-RAY (CHINA, B. 1934) - 00-16
Est: $140,000 - $240,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (CHINA, B. 1934) 00-16 mixed media on canvas 91 x 72.5 cm. (35 7/8 x 28 1/2 in.)
Christie's
Dec. 09, 2017
FONG CHUNG-RAY
Est: CHF4,000 - CHF6,000
FONG CHUNG-RAY (Nanyang/China 1933 - lives and works in San Francisco) Untitled.1973. Watercolour on Japan. Signed, dated and described in Chinese at the centre left margin: Fong Chung-Ray 46 1973. 59 x 91.5 cm. Provenance: Private collection Germany. --------------- FONG CHUNG-RAY (Nanyang/China 1933 - lebt und arbeitet in San Francisco) Ohne Titel. 1973. Aquarell auf Japan. Am linken Seitenrand mittig in chinesisch signiert, datiert und bezeichnet: Fong Chung-Ray 46 1973. 59 x 91,5 cm. Provenienz: Privatsammlung Deutschland.
Koller Auctions
Oct. 07, 2017
Chung Ray Fong. "Untitled," watercolor and ink
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
(China, b. 1933). Feng Zhongrui. Calligraphy signed, lr. 48 1/2 x 48 1/2 in., framed.
Alex Cooper
Oct. 07, 2017
Chung Ray Fong. "Untitled," watercolor and ink
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
(China, b. 1933) Feng Zhongrui, signed lr, 48 1/2 x 48 1/2 in., framed. Chung Ray Fong is considered a forerunner of abstraction. He eventually abandoned working oil on canvas to adopting the traditional Chinese techniques of ink on paper. His technique employs throwing ink on the paper and making additions with a brush. Fong is influenced by Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. The artist emigrate to California in 1975 and continues to work there. Most recently he has exhibited his work at Galerie du Monde in Hong Kong (2015) and the Chinese Culture Center in San Francisco (2014).
Alex Cooper
Jun. 27, 2017
FONG CHUNG RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) Untitled (Abstraction), 70-41 Ink and color o
Est: $4,500 - $6,000
FONG CHUNG RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) Untitled (Abstraction), 70-41 Ink and color on paper, mounted for framing, at the upper left inscribed qi shi zhi si shi yi (70-41) and signed Feng Zhongrui. 31 5/8 x 31 5/8in (80.3 x 80.3cm)
Bonhams
Jun. 06, 2017
FONG CHUNG RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI) B. 1933 Painting 84-8 1984 signed, dated 84
Est: HKD100,000 - HKD150,000
FONG CHUNG RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI) B. 1933 Painting 84-8 1984 signed, dated 84 and numbered 8 titled and signed on the reverse acrylic on canvas 91.5 x 122cm (36 x 48 1/16in).
Bonhams
Dec. 19, 2016
Fong Chung Ray (Feng Zhongrui, b. 1933) Untitled (Abstraction), 1980
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Fong Chung Ray (Feng Zhongrui, b. 1933) Untitled (Abstraction), 1980 Mixed media on canvas, at lower right signed Feng Zhongrui and dated ba shi nian zuo (1980), also inscribed on the reverse in English reading PAINTING CHUNG-RAY FONG 1980. 36 1/4 x 33in (92 x 83.8cm)
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2016
FONG CHUNG RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI) B. 1933
Est: HKD80,000 - HKD120,000
FONG CHUNG RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI) B. 1933 Painting 1966-42 1966 signed with one artist seal and dated bingwu 42 ink and color on paper 54.6 x 88.9cm (21 1/2 x 35in).
Bonhams
Nov. 21, 2016
FONG CHUNG RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI) B. 1933
Est: HKD50,000 - HKD70,000
FONG CHUNG RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI) B. 1933 Untitled 1969 signed and dated 1969 ink, colour and gouache on paper 41 x 81cm (16 1/8 x 31 7/8in).
Bonhams
Nov. 09, 2016
Fong Chung-Ray Chinese, b. 1934 1974-13, 1974
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Fong Chung-Ray Chinese, b. 1934 1974-13, 1974 Signed with artist's chop (lr), signed Fong Chung-Ray, dated 1974 and inscribed as titled on the reverse Watercolor and ink on paper 22 1/2 x 28 1/2 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 12, 2016
FONG CHUNG RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) Painting 1971-75
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
FONG CHUNG RAY (FENG ZHONGRUI, B. 1933) Painting 1971-75 Ink and color on paper, framed and glazed, inscribed by the artist and signed Feng Zhongrui, also inscribed on the reverse in English reading Fong Chung-Ray Painting 1971-75. 21 1/4 x 34 3/4in (54 x 88.2cm)
Bonhams
Jun. 28, 2016
Fong Chung Ray (Feng Zhongrui, b. 1933) Untitled (Abstraction), 1966
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Fong Chung Ray (Feng Zhongrui, b. 1933) Untitled (Abstraction), 1966
Bonhams
Jul. 26, 2014
Chung Ray Fong (b. 1934) Chinese
Est: $6,000 - $12,000
UNTITLED, 1982, oil painting on canvas, signed lower right, signed and dated on verso, 36 x 48, in good studio condition. Provenance: M & M Shinno Gallery, Los Angeles.
Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
May. 26, 2013
FENG ZHONGRUI
Est: -
FENG ZHONGRUI (Fong Chung-Ray, Chinese, B. 1934) Untitled signed and dated in Chinese (lower left); signed 'Chung-Ray Fong' in 'Pinyin; dated '84-1' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 65.3 x 88 cm. (25 3/4 x 34 5/8 in.) Painted in 1995 (The 84th year of the Republic Era)
Christie's
Jun. 24, 2011
FONG, CHUNG-RAY(China 1934)Abstract
Est: CHF5,000 - CHF7,000
FONG, CHUNG-RAY (China 1934) Abstract composition. Watercolour on paper. Signed centre left. 65 x 91 cm. FONG, CHUNG-RAY (China 1934) Abstrakte Komposition. Aquarell auf Papier. Links in der Mitte signiert. 65 x 91 cm.
Koller Auctions