Gao Yu (b. 1981)
Gao Yu is a Chinese artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $33,627. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Gao Yu sold in 2025 for $52,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gao Yu on OpeningBid →What is a Gao Yu work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Yu work is $33,627.
The median Gao Yu painting sells for $42,161 across 25 lots.
The median Gao Yu sculpture sells for $5,745 across 2 lots.
The median Gao Yu work on paper sells for $33,441 across 1 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Gao Yu paintings typically sell for $32,550–$67,186 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 25 | $42,161‡ | $121,690 | — | 2025-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $33,441‡ | $33,441‡ | — | 2018-12-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $5,745‡ | $5,745‡ | — | 2010-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $118,745‡ | $121,690 | — | 2022-07-25 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $32,550–$67,186‡ | $49,195‡ | $121,690 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $121,690 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $118,745‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $33,441‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $5,745‡ |
‡ 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 Yu worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gao Yu work is $33,627. The median Gao Yu painting sells for $42,161 across 25 lots. The median Gao Yu sculpture sells for $5,745 across 2 lots. The median Gao Yu work on paper sells for $33,441 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Gao Yu paintings typically sell for $32,550–$67,186 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Gao Yu painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gao Yu painting is $42,161. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gao Yu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gao Yu painting is $121,690.
What is the average price of a large Gao Yu painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Gao Yu painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $49,195, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gao Yu's auction record?
Gao Yu's auction record is $121,690, set in 2021.
See the full Gao Yu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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