Gao Jianfu (1879–1951)
Gao Jianfu is a Chinese artist with 227 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $7,353. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Gao Jianfu sold in 2026 for $7,353, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Jianfu work is $7,353.
The median Gao Jianfu work on paper sells for $5,494 across 41 lots.
The median Gao Jianfu painting sells for $12,826 across 23 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $12,826‡ | $132,877‡ | 92% | 2025-12-23 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $5,494‡ | $327,755 | — | 2026-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $152,953‡ | $411,213 | — | 2023-04-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $13,950–$37,056‡ | $35,247‡ | $132,877‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,868–$28,796‡ | $4,011‡ | $152,953 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $3,181–$40,109‡ | $7,458‡ | $275,034 |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $327,755 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $275,034 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $132,877‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $61,085 |
‡ 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 Jianfu worth?
Across 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Jianfu work is $7,353. The median Gao Jianfu work on paper sells for $5,494 across 41 lots. The median Gao Jianfu painting sells for $12,826 across 23 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Gao Jianfu work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gao Jianfu work on paper is $5,494. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gao Jianfu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gao Jianfu work on paper is $327,755.
What is the average price of a Gao Jianfu painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gao Jianfu painting is $12,826. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gao Jianfu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gao Jianfu painting is $132,877. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Gao Jianfu work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Gao Jianfu work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,458, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Gao Jianfu work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gao Jianfu work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,011, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gao Jianfu's auction record?
Gao Jianfu's auction record is $411,213, set in 2021.
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