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

# Lu Qingyuan (b. 1946)

Lu Qingyuan is a Chinese artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $15,977.

A work by Lu Qingyuan sold in 2023 for $29,027, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lu Qingyuan work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Qingyuan work is $15,977.

The median Lu Qingyuan work on paper sells for $16,880 across 20 lots.

The median Lu Qingyuan painting sells for $500 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $500 | $500 | — | 2021-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $16,880 | $29,134 | — | 2026-04-29 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $6,772–$15,932 | $7,985 | $17,742 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $18,488–$26,522 | $22,546 | $29,134 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $29,134 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $29,027 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $500 |

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 Qingyuan worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Qingyuan work is $15,977. The median Lu Qingyuan work on paper sells for $16,880 across 20 lots. The median Lu Qingyuan painting sells for $500 across 1 lots.

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

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Qingyuan work on paper is $16,880.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Qingyuan work on paper is $29,134.

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lu Qingyuan work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $22,546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Lu Qingyuan's auction record is $29,134, set in 2022.

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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 Qingyuan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-qingyuan (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.