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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Gao Ershi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gao-ershi (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.