Gao Ershi (1903–1977)
Gao Ershi is a Chinese artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $3,171. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Gao Ershi sold in 2024 for $12,645, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gao Ershi on OpeningBid →What is a Gao Ershi work worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Ershi work is $3,171.
The median Gao Ershi work on paper sells for $2,761 across 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 27 | $2,761‡ | $706,881‡ | — | 2026-04-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $347,459‡ | $706,881‡ | — | 2023-12-13 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,394–$5,003‡ | $2,099‡ | $10,032‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $296–$3,297‡ | $1,855‡ | $37,166‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $32,572–$347,459‡ | $168,898‡ | $706,881‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $706,881‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $347,459‡ |
‡ 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 Gao Ershi worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Ershi work is $3,171. The median Gao Ershi work on paper sells for $2,761 across 27 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Gao Ershi work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gao Ershi work on paper is $2,761. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gao Ershi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gao Ershi work on paper is $706,881. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Gao Ershi's auction record?
Gao Ershi's auction record is $706,881, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Gao Ershi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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