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

Oct. 05, 2023
FAN HO (1931-2016) Duet.
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
FAN HO (1931-2016) Duet. Silver print, the image measuring 19 3/8x7 5/8 inches (49.2x19.4 cm.), with Fan Ho's signature, title, and date in ink, his address stamp also with the title and number ("1") in ink, an exhibition stamp, and an exhibition label, on verso. 1962
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 05, 2023
FAN HO (1931-2016) Slum Hole.
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
FAN HO (1931-2016) Slum Hole. Silver print, the image measuring 18x12 3/4 inches (45.7x32.4 cm.), with Fan Ho's signature, title, and date in ink and his address stamp also with the title and number in ink, and an exhibition notation and date, also in ink, on verso. 1958
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 15, 2022
FAN HO (CHINESE 1937-2016)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
FAN HO (CHINESE 1937-2016) Construction,1957 gelatin silver print full sheet measuring 24 x 49 cm (9 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.) framed dimensions: 54 x 65 cm (21 1/4 x 25 5/8 in.) [plexiglass] 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) LOT NOTES 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.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Oct. 15, 2022
FAN HO (CHINESE 1937-2016)
Est: $3,500 - $5,000
FAN HO (CHINESE 1937-2016) On the Stage of Life,1954 gelatin silver print full sheet measuring 25 x 49 cm (9 7/8 x 19 1/4 in.) titled and numbered 2 on one photographer's credit stamp, titled and numbered 3 on another; with two exhibition stamps; signed, dated 1955 and titled in another hand, with further technical notations 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. 59 (illustrated) Richard Pitnick, "Fan Ho", Black & White Magazine, no. 53, September 2007, pp. 22-23 (illustrated) LOT NOTES 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.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Dec. 04, 2021
FAN HO (CHINESE 1931-2016)
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
FAN HO (CHINESE 1931-2016) On the Stage of Life ,1954 gelatin silver print full sheet measuring 25 x 49 cm (9 7/8 x 19 1/4 in.) titled and numbered 2 on one photographer's credit stamp, titled and numbered 3 on another; with two exhibition stamps; signed, dated 1955 and titled in another hand, with further technical notations 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. 59 (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 good vintage condition. Ferrotyped. Minor yellowing apparent to the highlights. Handling to the corners. In raking light, creasing apparent along the top center in a crescent pattern. The top third edge of the sixth window from the right edge has been repainted in black. 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
Apr. 02, 2019
FAN HO (1937–2016) Unknown Journey, 1957 signed, titled, dated and variously annotated in ink, variously stamped (verso) image: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (9.5 x 12 cm.) sheet: 4 x 5 in. (10.1 x 12.7 cm.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
FAN HO (1937–2016) Unknown Journey, 1957 gelatin silver print signed, titled, dated and variously annotated in ink, variously stamped (verso) image: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (9.5 x 12 cm.) sheet: 4 x 5 in. (10.1 x 12.7 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 02, 2019
FAN HO (1937–2016) School Girls Duet, 1952 titled in ink in photographer's credit stamp, variously numbered in colored pencil (verso) image/sheet: 11 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (28.5 x 37.4 cm.)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (1937–2016) School Girls Duet, 1952 gelatin silver print titled in ink in photographer's credit stamp, variously numbered in colored pencil (verso) image/sheet: 11 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (28.5 x 37.4 cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 21, 2019
FAN HO (1937-2016) Cleaning.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (1937-2016) Cleaning. Unique silver print, the image measuring 14 7/8x19 1/4 inches (37.8x48.9 cm.), with two of Fan Ho's credit hand stamps with the title, in ink, and five salon exhibition hand stamps, on verso. 1950
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 05, 2018
FAN HO (1937–2016) - Into the Mist, 1955
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (1937–2016) Into the Mist, 1955 credited, titled and dated in ink with multiple salon, exhibition and competition submission stamps (verso) image/sheet: 18 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (47.6 x 27.3 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 05, 2018
FAN HO (1937–2016) - Tracks of Fear, 1955
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (1937–2016) Tracks of Fear, 1955 credited, titled and dated '1960' in ink with multiple salon, exhibition and competition submission stamps (verso) image/sheet: 19 x 7 in. ( 48.3 x 17.8 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 05, 2018
FAN HO (1937–2016) - The Omen, 1964
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (1937–2016) The Omen, 1964 stamped photographer's credit and credited, titled and dated in ink (verso) image/sheet: 17 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (45 x 26.6 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 06, 2018
FAN HO (1937–2016) Pattern, 1956 gelatin silver print credited, titled and dated in i
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
FAN HO (1937–2016) Pattern, 1956 gelatin silver print credited, titled and dated in ink, stamped photographer’s credit with title in ink, multiple salon, exhibition and competition submission stamps and an afixed ‘1966 XX Salon Fotografco’ label (verso) image/sheet: 14 1/2 x 19 in. (36.8 x 48.2 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 06, 2018
FAN HO (1937–2016) Approaching Shadow, 1954 gelatin silver print credited, titled and
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
FAN HO (1937–2016) Approaching Shadow, 1954 gelatin silver print credited, titled and dated ‘1955’ in ink, stamped photographer’s credit and an afixed ‘1958 South Shields International Salon of Photography’ label (verso) image/sheet: 19 x 11 in. (48.2 x 27.9 cm.)
Christie's