> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hui-lu · updated 2026-11-02

# Lu Hui (1851–1920)

## What is Lu Hui’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $3,285 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $3,198 |
| Other | 46 | $2,009 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lu Hui auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hui-lu (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.