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

# Zhao Lu (b. 1980)

Zhao Lu is a Chinese artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $15,857. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zhao Lu is recorded as sold in 2015 for $222,599; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zhao Lu work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Lu work is $15,857.

The median Zhao Lu work on paper sells for $8,901 across 2 lots.

The median Zhao Lu painting sells for $16,695 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $16,695‡ | $16,695‡ | — | 2015-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $8,901‡ | $11,610‡ | — | 2015-06-02 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $16,695‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $11,610‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $6,192‡ |

‡ 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 Zhao Lu worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhao Lu work is $15,857. The median Zhao Lu work on paper sells for $8,901 across 2 lots. The median Zhao Lu painting sells for $16,695 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Zhao Lu's auction record is $222,599, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Zhao Lu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zhao-lu (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.