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# Lu Chuntao (b. 1965)

Lu Chuntao is a Chinese artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $25,970. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lu Chuntao sold in 2019 for $120,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lu Chuntao work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Chuntao work is $25,970.

The median Lu Chuntao painting sells for $24,115 across 13 lots.

The median Lu Chuntao work on paper sells for $45,093 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $24,115‡ | $65,579‡ | — | 2022-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $45,093 | $413,000 | — | 2019-09-21 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $22,079–$29,674‡ | $24,115‡ | $53,188‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $37,370–$96,000 | $41,834 | $120,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $413,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $120,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $65,579‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $53,188‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Chuntao worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Chuntao work is $25,970. The median Lu Chuntao painting sells for $24,115 across 13 lots. The median Lu Chuntao work on paper sells for $45,093 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Lu Chuntao painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Chuntao painting is $24,115. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lu Chuntao's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Chuntao painting is $65,579. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Lu Chuntao's auction record?

Lu Chuntao's auction record is $413,000, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lu Chuntao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-chuntao (updated 2026-11-01).

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.