Lu Zhi (1496–1576)
What is Lu Zhi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 149 auction results for Lu Zhi at 22 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,249 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,165–$4,640, n=6). The auction record is $5,464,854 for Painting of Yunchuan (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painting of Yunchuan | Ink and colour on silk, handscroll | $5,464,854 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Landscape in the style of Wang Meng, 1549年作 | 设色绢本 | $2,989,825 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | Bishan Bianzhou | 设色纸本 | $350,278 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | 仿古诗意册 册页 | Album leaves | $163,138 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Snowy Path Returning to Woodcut, 1531年作 | 设色纸本 | $132,141 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | 江南春色图, 1570年作 | 水墨绢本 | $45,928 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2009 |
| 7 | 山斋朗吟图 | Painting | $37,443 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | Green Peonies | Painting | $29,240 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2005 |
| 9 | Mountains after Rain | Ink and colour on gold paper, fan leaf | $27,568 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Collected Works of Lu Xuan Gong (Lu Xuan Gong Ji) | Twelve volumes, early print edition | $22,422 | China Sungari International Auction (中贸圣佳国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $8,849 |
| Other | 25 | $7,626 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $4,159 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $8,434 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $3,367 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,198 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 149 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Lu Zhi is a Chinese artist with 227 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $5,020. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lu Zhi sold in 2026 for $5,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lu Zhi on OpeningBid →What is a Lu Zhi work worth?
Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Zhi work is $5,020.
The median Lu Zhi painting sells for $4,401 across 28 lots.
The median Lu Zhi work on paper sells for $9,291 across 21 lots.
The median Lu Zhi print sells for $2,159 across 4 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,159‡ | $22,422 | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Paintings | 29 | $4,401†‡ | $132,141 | 96.6% | 2025-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $9,291‡ | $5.5M | 87.5% | 2026-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $672,478‡ | $5.5M | — | 2023-10-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lu Zhi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $2,159. Paintings (29 lots) median $4,401, record $132,141. A typical Lu Zhi painting sells for around 2.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $672,478.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $833–$8,184†‡ | $2,640†‡ | $132,141 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $12,852–$47,743‡ | $36,081‡ | $61,308‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $797–$17,434‡ | $5,713‡ | $5.5M |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $5.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $994,679‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $132,141 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $94,978‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $22,422 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,198 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lu Zhi worth?
Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Zhi work is $5,020. The median Lu Zhi painting sells for $4,401 across 28 lots. The median Lu Zhi work on paper sells for $9,291 across 21 lots. The median Lu Zhi print sells for $2,159 across 4 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Lu Zhi painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Zhi painting is $4,401. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Lu Zhi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Zhi painting is $132,141.
What is the average price of a Lu Zhi work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Zhi work on paper is $9,291. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lu Zhi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Zhi work on paper is $5,464,854.
What is the average price of a large Lu Zhi work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lu Zhi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,713, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Lu Zhi painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lu Zhi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Lu Zhi's auction record?
Lu Zhi's auction record is $5,464,854, set in 2023.
See the full Lu Zhi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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