Long Rui (b. 1946)
Long Rui is a Chinese artist with 175 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $6,863. 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 Long Rui is recorded as sold in 2025 for $9,310; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Long Rui on OpeningBid →What is a Long Rui work worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Long Rui work is $6,863.
The median Long Rui painting sells for $7,165 across 55 lots.
The median Long Rui work on paper sells for $2,125 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Long Rui paintings typically sell for $3,305–$8,245 (the middle half of 36 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 | 58 | $7,165†‡ | $207,725‡ | 94.8% | 2024-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,125‡ | $11,911‡ | 87.5% | 2023-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $100,840‡ | $207,725‡ | — | 2016-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 36 | $3,305–$8,245†‡ | $5,239†‡ | $64,887‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $11,087–$58,776‡ | $27,656‡ | $207,725‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2016 | $207,725‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $83,895‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $11,911‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $7,079‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Long Rui worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Long Rui work is $6,863. The median Long Rui painting sells for $7,165 across 55 lots. The median Long Rui work on paper sells for $2,125 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Long Rui paintings typically sell for $3,305–$8,245 (the middle half of 36 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 Long Rui painting?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Long Rui painting is $7,165. 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 Long Rui's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Long Rui painting is $207,725. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Long Rui painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Long Rui painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,239, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Long Rui painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Long Rui painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $27,656, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Long Rui's auction record?
Long Rui's auction record is $207,725, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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