Lu Hui (1851–1920)
Lu Hui is a Chinese artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,064. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lu Hui sold in 2024 for $12,339, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lu Hui on OpeningBid →What is a Lu Hui work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Hui work is $8,064.
The median Lu Hui work on paper sells for $8,851 across 38 lots.
The median Lu Hui painting sells for $3,666 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 | 10 | $3,666‡ | $61,249 | 80% | 2022-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $8,851 | $145,064 | 90.5% | 2025-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $120,000 | $145,064 | — | 2019-09-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,503–$8,864 | $7,258 | $11,330 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $5,895–$15,337 | $9,288 | $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 | 2016 | $145,064 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $120,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $61,249 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $5,925 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lu Hui worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Hui work is $8,064. The median Lu Hui work on paper sells for $8,851 across 38 lots. The median Lu Hui painting sells for $3,666 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lu Hui work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Hui work on paper is $8,851.
What is Lu Hui's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Hui work on paper is $145,064.
What is the average price of a large Lu Hui work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lu Hui work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Lu Hui's auction record?
Lu Hui's auction record is $145,064, set in 2016.
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