Ge Xianglan (1904–1964)
What is Ge Xianglan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 174 auction results for Ge Xianglan at 22 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,601 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,041–$2,124, n=13). The auction record is $17,802 for Eight Horses (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eight Horses, 1904 | A set of four hanging scrolls, ink and colour on paper | $17,802 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Animals | Fan leaf (four-panel) | $17,063 | Guangzhou Huayi International Auction (Holly's) | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Mulan Joins the Army, 1944年作 | 设色纸本 | $8,199 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2009 |
| 4 | Horse by Tree; Bai Jiao, semi-cursive transcription of 'Records of the Grand Historian: Annals of Emperor Gaozu', 1944 | Ink and colour on paper; ink on gold-flecked paper, folding fan | $8,170 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Xianglan Ge (1904-1964 Chinese) Chinese scroll paintings with tigers, horses, goats and Pekingese; four works Watercolor and ink on silk under glass Signed and inscribed in Chinese upper right or upper left and with the artist's chop mark Image of each: 19.25" H x 9" W | Watercolor and ink on silk under glass | $5,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2019 |
| 6 | HORSE | Ink on paper | $4,912 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jan 2024 |
| 7 | HORSES BY THE RIVER | Ink and color on paper | $3,831 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Double Horses | 设色纸本 | $3,800 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 9 | Double Horses | Hanging scroll | $3,681 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | Horses, 1948 | Ink and colour on silk | $3,596 | Bonhams | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $2,124 |
| Other | 12 | $1,771 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,436 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 174 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Ge Xianglan is a Chinese artist with 227 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,845. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ge Xianglan sold in 2026 for $8,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ge Xianglan on OpeningBid →What is a Ge Xianglan work worth?
Across 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ge Xianglan work is $2,845.
The median Ge Xianglan work on paper sells for $2,124 across 19 lots.
The median Ge Xianglan painting sells for $4,864 across 17 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 | 20 | $4,864‡ | $41,908‡ | 85% | 2026-01-15 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $2,124‡ | $17,802 | 90.5% | 2026-09-09 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2023-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,420‡ | $41,908‡ | — | 2020-10-17 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,898–$5,000‡ | $4,864‡ | $5,663‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,023–$4,251‡ | $1,552‡ | $17,802 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $41,908‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $17,802 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,483‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,170 |
‡ 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 Ge Xianglan worth?
Across 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ge Xianglan work is $2,845. The median Ge Xianglan work on paper sells for $2,124 across 19 lots. The median Ge Xianglan painting sells for $4,864 across 17 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ge Xianglan work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ge Xianglan work on paper is $2,124. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ge Xianglan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ge Xianglan work on paper is $17,802.
What is the average price of a Ge Xianglan painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ge Xianglan painting is $4,864. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ge Xianglan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ge Xianglan painting is $41,908. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ge Xianglan work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ge Xianglan work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,552, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ge Xianglan's auction record?
Ge Xianglan's auction record is $41,908, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Ge Xianglan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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