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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Yu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gao-yu-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.