> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-hui-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

**1 Lu Hui work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Lu Hui on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-hui-2?ref=kg:lu-hui-2) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lu Hui auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-hui-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.