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# 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.

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

## 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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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 Hongnian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-hongnian (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.