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

# Lu Xiaoman (1903–1965)

Lu Xiaoman is a Chinese artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $5,315. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lu Xiaoman sold in 2024 for $9,274, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lu Xiaoman work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Xiaoman work is $5,315.

The median Lu Xiaoman work on paper sells for $6,775 across 20 lots.

The median Lu Xiaoman painting sells for $1,014 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,014‡ | $1,468 | — | 2024-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $6,775‡ | $48,773 | 83.3% | 2024-10-04 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,487–$6,568‡ | $4,684‡ | $48,773 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $48,773 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $48,354 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,468 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $560‡ |

‡ 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 Xiaoman worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Xiaoman work is $5,315. The median Lu Xiaoman work on paper sells for $6,775 across 20 lots. The median Lu Xiaoman painting sells for $1,014 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Xiaoman work on paper is $6,775. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Xiaoman work on paper is $48,773.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lu Xiaoman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,684, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Lu Xiaoman's auction record is $48,773, set in 2020.

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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 Xiaoman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lu-xiaoman (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.