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

# Zhang Lu (1464–1538)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Zhang Lu at 12 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $795 including buyer’s premium (middle half $795–$1,143, n=5). The auction record is $29,924 for FIGURE (2020, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIGURE | Ink on silk | $29,924 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | IMMORTAL HOLDS A SHELLED MOLLUSK | Ink and color on silk, framed | $27,419 | Sotheby's | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Visiting a Friend | Ink on paper | $26,705 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | London Scenery, 2014年作 | 布面油画 | $22,254 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2015 |
| 5 | BARQUE SUR RIVIERE | Ink on gold paper | $20,268 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | Elegant Gathering | Ink on gold paper, fan leaf, framed | $14,446 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 7 | Gao Shi Tu | 水墨绢本 | $10,025 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | 江山秋晓图, 1769 | 水墨纸本 | $7,053 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jan 2007 |
| 9 | “紫阳郡”青田石印章, Jiashen year | Qingtian stone seal | $3,496 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2025 |
| 10 | ink and | — | $1,570 | Roseberys London | May 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $20,268 |
| Other | 7 | $1,570 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,143 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zhang Lu is a Chinese artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $9,623. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhang Lu is recorded as sold in 2026 for $14,650; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhang Lu work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Lu work is $9,623.

The median Zhang Lu work on paper sells for $20,393 across 12 lots.

The median Zhang Lu painting sells for $26,705 across 10 lots.

The median Zhang Lu print sells for $482 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $482‡ | $482‡ | — | 2025-06-19 |
| Paintings | 10 | $26,705‡ | $78,033‡ | — | 2022-02-03 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $20,393‡ | $72,572‡ | 92.3% | 2023-07-05 |

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

Zhang Lu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $482. Paintings (10 lots) median $26,705, record $78,033. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Zhang Lu painting sells for around 55× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $20,517–$29,924‡ | $28,202‡ | $72,572‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $78,033‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $72,572‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $66,140‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $29,924 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $482‡ |

‡ 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 Zhang Lu worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhang Lu work is $9,623. The median Zhang Lu work on paper sells for $20,393 across 12 lots. The median Zhang Lu painting sells for $26,705 across 10 lots. The median Zhang Lu print sells for $482 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zhang Lu work on paper is $20,393. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zhang Lu work on paper is $72,572. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Zhang Lu's auction record is $444,939, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Zhang Lu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhang-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.