> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gao-qian-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Gao Qian (b. 1973)

Gao Qian is a Chinese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $16,930. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Gao Qian is recorded as sold in 2015 for $23,051; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gao Qian work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Qian work is $16,930.

The median Gao Qian painting sells for $16,784 across 9 lots.

The median Gao Qian work on paper sells for $4,043 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 | 9 | $16,784‡ | $59,913‡ | — | 2016-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,043 | $4,921 | — | 2024-12-08 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $5,173–$16,930‡ | $13,912‡ | $23,051‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $59,913‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $36,914‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $4,921 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,166 |

‡ 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 Qian worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Qian work is $16,930. The median Gao Qian painting sells for $16,784 across 9 lots. The median Gao Qian work on paper sells for $4,043 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Gao Qian's auction record is $59,913, set in 2014. 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 Qian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gao-qian-2 (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.