> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xiaoman-lu · updated 2026-11-02

# Lu Xiaoman (1903–1965)

## What is Lu Xiaoman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Lu Xiaoman at 16 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,287 including buyer’s premium (middle half $647–$1,829, n=14). The auction record is $106,778 for Autumn Mountains (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autumn Mountains, 1944 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $106,778 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Hermitage in Lush Mountains, 1956 | Ink and colour on paper, framed | $81,709 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Horses in the Autumn Woods | Ink and colour on paper, fan leaf, framed | $51,939 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | 孤帆一片日边远 | 设色纸本 | $24,829 | Poly Huayi (Shanghai) Auction (保利华谊（上海）拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | Bird and Peony, 1930 | Ink and color on paper | $14,127 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | 仕女图, 1947 | 立轴 | $14,078 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2013 |
| 7 | Flowers and Insects, 1903 | Ink and color on paper | $10,240 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | 兰石 行书太白诗, 1948 | Ink on fan | $9,626 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | Fangze Wu Jia, 1947年作 | 设色绢本 | $9,203 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | 溪山揽胜·行书五言诗, 1942 | Fan | $8,802 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Jun 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $8,961 |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,625 |
| Other | 15 | $1,200 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,896 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,287 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lu Xiaoman is a Chinese artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,625. 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 Xiaoman sold in 2026 for $10,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lu Xiaoman work worth?

Across 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Xiaoman work is $1,625.

The median Lu Xiaoman painting sells for $1,731 across 25 lots.

The median Lu Xiaoman work on paper sells for $6,289 across 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $1,731†‡ | $81,709 | 96.2% | 2026-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $6,289‡ | $106,778 | — | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $67,391‡ | $106,778 | — | 2026-04-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $778–$4,808‡ | $1,049‡ | $24,829 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $626–$5,726†‡ | $1,202†‡ | $81,709 |

† 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) | 11 | $1,100–$11,789‡ | $1,444‡ | $106,778 |

‡ 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 | $106,778 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $81,709 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $67,284 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $24,829 |

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 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lu Xiaoman work is $1,625. The median Lu Xiaoman painting sells for $1,731 across 25 lots. The median Lu Xiaoman work on paper sells for $6,289 across 20 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 Xiaoman painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lu Xiaoman painting is $1,731. 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 Xiaoman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lu Xiaoman painting is $81,709.

### 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 $6,289. 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 $106,778.

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lu Xiaoman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,444, 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 $106,778, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lu Xiaoman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/xiaoman-lu (updated 2026-11-02).

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.