Lu Hui (1851–1920)
What is Lu Hui’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 605 auction results for Lu Hui at 23 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,598 including buyer’s premium (middle half $597–$2,636, n=20). The auction record is $1,956,589 for Qing Gong Tu (2021, China Zhonghongxin International Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qing Gong Tu | Color on paper, hanging scroll | $1,956,589 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Landscapes after Ancient Artists | Ink on silk; ink and colour on silk, album of 12 leaves | $210,320 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Handscroll of Flowers, 1884-1885 | Ink and color on silk | $62,784 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | 陆恢 山水 四屏 | 设色纸本 | $61,204 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 5 | Imitating Ancient Landscapes, 1892 | Ink and colour on paper, ink on paper, album of 10 leaves | $39,220 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | 秋林策骑图 | Hanging scroll | $38,116 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Dec 2005 |
| 7 | Literati Gathering in Studio, 1892 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $30,739 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | 梅竹双清, 1900年作 | 设色绫本 | $23,122 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2005 |
| 9 | Four-Panel Scroll of Flowers, Birds, and Animals, 1891 | Ink and color on paper | $15,803 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Landscape | Ink and color on paper | $15,094 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $3,285 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $3,198 |
| Other | 46 | $2,009 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $4,598 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,124 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,045 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 605 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Lu Hui is a Chinese artist with 768 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,789. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lu Hui sold in 2026 for $39,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lu Hui on OpeningBid →What is a Lu Hui work worth?
Across 605 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Hui work is $2,789.
The median Lu Hui work on paper sells for $2,884 across 67 lots.
The median Lu Hui painting sells for $2,797 across 61 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Lu Hui work on papers typically sell for $1,664–$15,271 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $2,797‡ | $30,739 | 92.4% | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 67 | $2,884‡ | $2M | — | 2026-07-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | — | 2021-12-29 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2013-09-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $61,994‡ | $2M | — | 2026-04-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $601–$3,907‡ | $2,146‡ | $30,739 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,167–$8,262‡ | $7,163‡ | $210,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $752–$3,272‡ | $1,321‡ | $6,875‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $1,664–$15,271‡ | $5,441‡ | $62,784 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $210,320 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $30,739 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $12,943 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lu Hui worth?
Across 605 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Hui work is $2,789. The median Lu Hui work on paper sells for $2,884 across 67 lots. The median Lu Hui painting sells for $2,797 across 61 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Lu Hui work on papers typically sell for $1,664–$15,271 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Lu Hui work on paper?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Hui work on paper is $2,884. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lu Hui's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Hui work on paper is $1,956,589.
What is the average price of a Lu Hui painting?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Hui painting is $2,797. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lu Hui's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Hui painting is $30,739.
What is the average price of a large Lu Hui work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lu Hui work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,441, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Lu Hui painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lu Hui painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,146, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lu Hui's auction record?
Lu Hui's auction record is $1,956,589, set in 2021.
See the full Lu Hui record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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