Gao Kai (1769–1839)
What is Gao Kai’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Gao Kai at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,073 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,073–$5,597, n=5). The auction record is $92,253 for Luo Shen Fu (Ode to the Nymph of the Luo River) (2018, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luo Shen Fu (Ode to the Nymph of the Luo River) | Bige (arm rest) | $92,253 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | 清·高垲款竹刻诗文臂搁, Qing dynasty | Bamboo | $27,576 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | 楷书临唐禇遂良书房玄龄碑, 1831 | Ink on paper | $5,597 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | 高垲 行书诗轴 | Calligraphy | $5,199 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | 清代 高垲款紫檀笔筒 柳梢待月歙砚, Qing dynasty | 笔墨纸砚 | $5,073 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 6 | 清代 高垲款紫檀笔筒 柳梢待月歙砚 | Red sandalwood brush pot and She inkstone with red sandalwood box | $5,073 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 7 | Eight-character Couplet | Ink on gold-flecked paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $4,865 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Tang Wang Ju Shi Zhuan Ta Ming, 清中期拓本 | 1册2开 | $2,816 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Seven-character Calligraphic Couplet in Running Script, 1769 | A pair of hanging scrolls, ink on coloured paper | $2,419 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 10 | Seven-character Calligraphic Couplet in Running Script | — | $2,407 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $5,073 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,335 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Gao Kai is a Chinese artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,377. 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 Kai sold in 2026 for $5,073, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gao Kai on OpeningBid →What is a Gao Kai work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Kai work is $2,377.
The median Gao Kai painting sells for $906 across 10 lots.
The median Gao Kai work on paper sells for $2,520 across 6 lots.
The median Gao Kai print sells for $2,816 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,816 | $2,816 | — | 2025-11-23 |
| Paintings | 10 | $906†‡ | $926† | — | 2019-08-24 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,520‡ | $5,597 | — | 2025-06-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gao Kai's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,816. Paintings (10 lots) median $906, record $926. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $926 (buyer's premium not included).
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,597 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,865 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,816 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $926† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $926† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gao Kai worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Kai work is $2,377. The median Gao Kai painting sells for $906 across 10 lots. The median Gao Kai work on paper sells for $2,520 across 6 lots. The median Gao Kai print sells for $2,816 across 1 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 Gao Kai's auction record?
Gao Kai's auction record is $92,253, set in 2018.
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