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

# Cen Gao (1620–1689)

Cen Gao is a Chinese artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $19,278. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cen Gao sold in 2024 for $38,542, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cen Gao work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cen Gao work is $19,278.

The median Cen Gao work on paper sells for $30,775 across 7 lots.

The median Cen Gao painting sells for $3,351 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 | 3 | $3,351‡ | $3,610‡ | 66.7% | 2024-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $30,775‡ | $64,860 | — | 2026-04-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $64,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $49,554‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,610‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,091 |

‡ 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 Cen Gao worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cen Gao work is $19,278. The median Cen Gao work on paper sells for $30,775 across 7 lots. The median Cen Gao painting sells for $3,351 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Cen Gao's auction record?

Cen Gao's auction record is $330,506, set in 2011. 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, “Cen Gao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cen-gao (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.