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Lu Shibai (1905–1973)

Lu Shibai is a Chinese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $45,239.

A work by Lu Shibai sold in 2018 for $135,672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Lu Shibai work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Shibai work is $45,239.

The median Lu Shibai painting sells for $43,427 across 12 lots.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings12$43,427$82,911—2018-09-30

Price by size

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)5$19,349–$41,706$32,081$45,160
medium (50–120 cm)6$47,972–$72,244$64,340$82,911

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2018$82,911
Paintings2009$72,246

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Lu Shibai worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Shibai work is $45,239. The median Lu Shibai painting sells for $43,427 across 12 lots.

What is the average price of a Lu Shibai painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Shibai painting is $43,427.

What is Lu Shibai's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Shibai painting is $82,911.

What is Lu Shibai's auction record?

Lu Shibai's auction record is $135,672, set in 2018.

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