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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $43,427 | $82,911 | — | 2018-09-30 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $82,911 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $72,246 |

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 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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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 Shibai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-shibai (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.