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

# Lu Qiguang (1828–1898)

Lu Qiguang is a Chinese artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,181. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lu Qiguang sold in 2023 for $2,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lu Qiguang work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Qiguang work is $2,181.

The median Lu Qiguang work on paper sells for $2,600 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 12 | $2,600‡ | $5,072‡ | — | 2023-02-04 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,510–$3,681‡ | $2,725‡ | $5,072‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,072‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,130‡ |

‡ 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 Qiguang worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Qiguang work is $2,181. The median Lu Qiguang work on paper sells for $2,600 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Lu Qiguang work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Qiguang work on paper is $2,600. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lu Qiguang's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Qiguang work on paper is $5,072. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Lu Qiguang's auction record is $5,072, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Qiguang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-qiguang (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.