Lu Hongnian (1914–1989)
Lu Hongnian is a Chinese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $952. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lu Hongnian sold in 2025 for $963, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lu Hongnian on OpeningBid →What is a Lu Hongnian work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Hongnian work is $952.
The median Lu Hongnian painting sells for $1,489 across 4 lots.
The median Lu Hongnian work on paper sells for $832 across 1 lots.
The median Lu Hongnian print sells for $496 across 2 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 | $496‡ | $836‡ | — | 2022-11-22 |
| Paintings | 4 | $1,489‡ | $24,144 | — | 2018-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $832 | $832 | 50% | 2025-06-26 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lu Hongnian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $496. Paintings (4 lots) median $1,489, record $24,144. A typical Lu Hongnian painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $24,144 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,456‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $836‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $832 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $155 |
‡ 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 Lu Hongnian worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Hongnian work is $952. The median Lu Hongnian painting sells for $1,489 across 4 lots. The median Lu Hongnian work on paper sells for $832 across 1 lots. The median Lu Hongnian print sells for $496 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lu Hongnian's auction record?
Lu Hongnian's auction record is $24,144, set in 2010.
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