> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gao-xingjian · updated 2026-11-02

# Gao Xingjian (b. 1940)

Gao Xingjian is a Chinese-French artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $10,048.

A work by Gao Xingjian sold in 2021 for $13,643, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Gao Xingjian work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Gao Xingjian on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gao-xingjian?ref=kg:gao-xingjian) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Gao Xingjian work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Xingjian work is $10,048.

The median Gao Xingjian work on paper sells for $6,955 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2012-12-27 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $6,955‡ | $8,847 | 50% | 2021-05-30 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,847 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,063‡ |

‡ 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 Xingjian worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Xingjian work is $10,048. The median Gao Xingjian work on paper sells for $6,955 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Gao Xingjian's auction record is $30,000, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.