> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gao-yehou · updated 2026-11-03

# Gao Yehou (1878–1952)

## What is Gao Yehou’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 121 auction results for Gao Yehou at 9 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,462 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,576–$3,390, n=9). The auction record is $22,056 for 愿与梅花共百年 (2026, China Guardian (中国嘉德)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 愿与梅花共百年, 1937 | Shoushan Fuyong stone seal with animal knob | $22,056 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2026 |
| 2 | A FLAT INKSTONE CARVED WITH PLUM BLOSSOM PATTERN | Inkstone carved with plum blossom pattern, with rosewood and jade lid | $13,678 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | Shucheng Huanshu Tu, 1934年作 | 设色纸本 | $9,440 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | 清 高野侯铭云纹端砚 | Inkstone | $8,495 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | “天健楼”寿山芙蓉石印章 | Shoushan Fuyong stone seal | $7,020 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | 高野侯刻寿石古兽钮自用闲章 | Shoushan stone | $5,190 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | 高野侯等刻青田石高野侯、高络园自用印三方 | Qingtians stone seals | $4,755 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | 高野侯刻青田石自用印四方, 1930年作 | Qingtians stone seals | $4,438 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Plum, 1944 | Hanging scroll | $4,388 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | RED PLUM AND CALLIGRAPHY | Ink and color on paper | $3,390 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jan 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 26 | $2,766 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,860 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,984 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 121 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gao Yehou is a Chinese artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,766. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Gao Yehou sold in 2026 for $22,056, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gao Yehou work worth?

Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Yehou work is $2,766.

The median Gao Yehou work on paper sells for $2,101 across 17 lots.

The median Gao Yehou sculpture sells for $13,678 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 | 5 | — | — | — | 2015-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $2,101‡ | $3,390 | — | 2025-01-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $13,678 | $13,678 | — | 2011-12-30 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,708–$2,219‡ | $1,984‡ | $3,390 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $13,678 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,390 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,939‡ |

‡ 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 Yehou worth?

Across 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Yehou work is $2,766. The median Gao Yehou work on paper sells for $2,101 across 17 lots. The median Gao Yehou sculpture sells for $13,678 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Gao Yehou work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gao Yehou work on paper is $2,101. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gao Yehou's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gao Yehou work on paper is $3,390.

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

Gao Yehou's auction record is $22,056, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gao Yehou auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gao-yehou (updated 2026-11-03).

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.