Lamqua (1801–1901)
What is Lamqua’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Lamqua at 5 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,863 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,743–$9,127, n=15). The auction record is $156,942 for Portrait of the 'Hong Merchant' Houqua (2024, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $8,582 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $76,337 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $8,064 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Lamqua is a Chinese artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $9,473. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lamqua sold in 2025 for $10,018, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Lamqua record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Lamqua on OpeningBid →What is a Lamqua work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lamqua work is $9,473.
The median Lamqua painting sells for $10,018 across 21 lots.
The median Lamqua print sells for $7,892 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $7,892 | $7,892 | 50% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 23 | $10,018‡ | $106,250 | 91.3% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lamqua's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $7,892 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $10,018, record $106,250.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $5,075–$13,175 | $8,582 | $56,815 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $10,916–$77,895‡ | $74,779‡ | $106,250 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $106,250 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $77,895 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $7,892 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lamqua worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lamqua work is $9,473. The median Lamqua painting sells for $10,018 across 21 lots. The median Lamqua print sells for $7,892 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lamqua painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lamqua painting is $10,018. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lamqua's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lamqua painting is $106,250.
What is the average price of a small Lamqua painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lamqua painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,582, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Lamqua's auction record?
Lamqua's auction record is $156,942, set in 2024.
See the full Lamqua record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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