> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-qi · updated 2026-11-01

# Lu Qi (b. 1957)

Lu Qi is a Chinese artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $33,251. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lu Qi sold in 2021 for $44,901, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lu Qi work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Qi work is $33,251.

The median Lu Qi painting sells for $39,960 across 16 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 | 18 | $39,960‡ | $120,861 | 88.9% | 2021-11-05 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $8,760–$41,695‡ | $39,960‡ | $45,126‡ |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $120,861 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $45,126‡ |

‡ 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 Qi worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Qi work is $33,251. The median Lu Qi painting sells for $39,960 across 16 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Qi painting is $39,960. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Qi painting is $120,861.

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

Lu Qi's auction record is $120,861, set in 2014.

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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 Qi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-qi (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.