Fan Ho Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Fan Ho Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 31, 2024
FAN HO (1931-2016) The Search. 1960.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (1931-2016) The Search. 1960. Silver print, the image measuring 18⅜x13¾ inches (45.7x32.4 cm.), with Fan Ho's signature, title, and date in ink, his address stamp also with the title in ink, and two exhibition stamps and one exhibition label, on verso.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 17, 2024
'Along the Tracks,' (Hong Kong)
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Fan Ho 1931 - 2016 'Along the Tracks,' (Hong Kong) ferrotyped gelatin silver print, signed, titled, dated and variously annotated in ink, the photographer's studio stamp, cancelled in ink, and with 3 exhibition stamps, and a Salon Internacional De Arte Fotografico label on the reverse, framed, a Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto, label on the reverse image: 19⅛ by 6¼ in. (48.6 by 15.9 cm.) frame: 28¼ by 15⅛ in. (71.8 by 38.4 cm.) Executed in 1960.
Sotheby's
Apr. 03, 2024
FAN HO (1931-2016) In a Chinese Street, 1961 signed, titled and dated in in
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
FAN HO (1931-2016) In a Chinese Street, 1961 signed, titled and dated in ink and pencil, titled in pencil in photographer's credit stamp, stamped and annotated with exhibition information in ink, with affixed illustrative label (verso) image/sheet: 15 x 17 ¼ in. (38.1 x 43.8 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 20, 2022
FAN HO (1931-2016) Different Directions, Hong Kong.
Est: $3,000 - $4,500
FAN HO (1931-2016) Different Directions, Hong Kong. Silver print, the image measuring 3 1/2x4 1/2 inches (8.9x11.4 cm.), with Fan Ho's signature in ink on verso. 1958
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 04, 2021
FAN HO (CHINESE 1931-2016)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
FAN HO (CHINESE 1931-2016) Construction,1957 gelatin silver print full sheet measuring 24 x 49 cm (9 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.) titled on photographer's credit stamp; signed and titled in another hand, numbered 15/1 in blue pencil, with Rochester International Salon, 1965 award notation in a third hand on verso PROVENANCE MB Gallery, Palo Alto Acquired at the above by the present owners in 2007. (Copy of invoice available upon request) LITERATURE Fan Ho: Hong Kong Yesterday (Palo Alto: MB Editions, Modernbook Editions Publishers, 2007), Second Edition, p. 19 (illustrated) Richard Pitnick, "Fan Ho", Black & White Magazine, no. 53, September 2007, pp. 22-23 (illustrated) ESSAY Fan Ho is known for his very carefully composed photographs, combining a background of geometrical constructions, pattern and light. Using backlight Ho was able to create a dramatic atmosphere for each photograph. Photographing primarily the people of Hong Kong locations included streets, alleys, markets and the sea. Ho’s photographic work does not focus on the city’s buildings or monuments, rather the coolies, vendors, hawkers who sell fruits and vegetables, children playing in the street, people running errands. Capturing the common hardship and resilience of the citizens. Fan Ho’s large body of work won him close to 300 awards both locally and internationally, presenting his photographs in salons. Fan Ho is a Fellow of the Photographic Society and the Royal Society of Arts in England, and an Honorary Member of the Photographic societies of Singapore, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, Italy and Belgium. He most recently won a "Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2nd Global Chinese International Photography Award, China, 2015" by the Chinese Photographic Society (Guangzhou). The present lot is a prime example of Fan Ho’s prolific career and accomplished body of work. CONDITION Observed outside of the mat, the photograph appears in very good vintage condition. Creasing to the intersection of the rods at the upper center, measuring 2.5 cm (1 in.) long. Otherwise, no significant issues to report. Hinged along the top corners. framed dimensions: 54 x 65 cm (21 1/4 x 25 5/8 in.) [plexiglass] Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions: Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331 Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827 N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Dec. 04, 2021
FAN HO (CHINESE 1931-2016)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (CHINESE 1931-2016) Rowing On ,1954 sepia gelatin silver print full sheet measuring 45.7 x 37 cm (18 x 14 5/8 in.) titled and numbered 1 on photographer's credit stamp, titled and numbered 2 on another; signed, dated and titled in another hand, numbered CH 2/11 in brown pencil on verso PROVENANCE MB Gallery, Palo Alto Acquired at the above by the present owners in 2007. (Copy of invoice available upon request) LITERATURE Fan Ho: Hong Kong Yesterday (Palo Alto: MB Editions, Modernbook Editions Publishers, 2007), Second Edition, p. 23 (illustrated) ESSAY Fan Ho is known for his very carefully composed photographs, combining a background of geometrical constructions, pattern and light. Using backlight Ho was able to create a dramatic atmosphere for each photograph. Photographing primarily the people of Hong Kong locations included streets, alleys, markets and the sea. Ho’s photographic work does not focus on the city’s buildings or monuments, rather the coolies, vendors, hawkers who sell fruits and vegetables, children playing in the street, people running errands. Capturing the common hardship and resilience of the citizens. Fan Ho’s large body of work won him close to 300 awards both locally and internationally, presenting his photographs in salons. Fan Ho is a Fellow of the Photographic Society and the Royal Society of Arts in England, and an Honorary Member of the Photographic societies of Singapore, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, Italy and Belgium. He most recently won a "Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2nd Global Chinese International Photography Award, China, 2015" by the Chinese Photographic Society (Guangzhou). The present lot is a prime example of Fan Ho’s prolific career and accomplished body of work. CONDITION Observed outside of the mat, the photograph appears in good vintage condition. Ferrotyped. Creasing to the perimeter, most notably: to the center of the right edge, a vertical crease 13 cm (5 1/8 in.) long emerging from the center of the bottom edge, and to the bottom left corner. Hinged along the top corners. framed dimensions: 54 x 65 cm (21 1/4 x 25 5/8 in.) [plexiglass] Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions: Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331 Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827 N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
May. 27, 2021
FAN HO (1937-2016) Unknown Journey.
Est: $3,000 - $4,500
FAN HO (1937-2016) Unknown Journey. Silver contact print, the image measuring 3 1/4x4 5/8 inches (8.3x11.7 cm.), the sheet slightly larger, with Fan Ho's signature, title, and negative date, in ink, a hand stamp, and additional notations, in ink, in an unknown hand, on verso. 1957; printed 1980s
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 30, 2020
FAN HO (1931–2016) Windows Patterns, 1960 gelatin silver print
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (1931–2016) Windows Patterns, 1960 gelatin silver print stamped with photographer's Hong Kong credit and credited, titled, dated and variously annotated in ink and pencil (verso) image/sheet: 7 x 19 3/4 in. (17.7 x 24.7 cm.) ,
Christie's
Jun. 03, 2020
FAN HO (1931–2016) - Windows Patterns, 1960
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (1931–2016) Windows Patterns, 1960 gelatin silver print stamped with photographer's Hong Kong credit and credited, titled, dated and variously annotated in ink and blue pencil (verso) image/sheet: 7 x 19 ¾ in. (17.7 x 24.7 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 02, 2019
FAN HO (1931–2016) Moonrise, 1961 stamped photographer's credit, and credited, titled, annotated and dated in ink, with multiple salon, exhibition and competition submission stamps (verso) image/sheet: 19 x 14 3/4 in. (48.2 x 37.4 cm.)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (1931–2016) Moonrise, 1961 gelatin silver print stamped photographer's credit, and credited, titled, annotated and dated in ink, with multiple salon, exhibition and competition submission stamps (verso) image/sheet: 19 x 14 3/4 in. (48.2 x 37.4 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 02, 2019
FAN HO (1931–2016) Fisherman's Return, 1957 stamped photographer's credit, and credited, titled and dated in ink, with affixed 1967 'Internationale Fotoausstellung Frechen' label (verso) image/sheet: 19 1/4 x 12 in. (48.9 x 30.4 cm.)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (1931–2016) Fisherman's Return, 1957 gelatin silver print stamped photographer's credit, and credited, titled and dated in ink, with affixed 1967 'Internationale Fotoausstellung Frechen' label (verso) image/sheet: 19 1/4 x 12 in. (48.9 x 30.4 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 07, 2019
FAN HO - Lonely Stroll, 1958
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO - Lonely Stroll, 1958
Phillips