Guo Moruo (1892–1978)
What is Guo Moruo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 293 auction results for Guo Moruo at 18 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,223 including buyer’s premium (middle half $666–$7,767, n=38). The auction record is $167,078 for 草书毛主席诗词 (2016, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 草书毛主席诗词, 1963年作 | 水墨纸本 | $167,078 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | 行书访鲁迅故居题词 | 水墨纸本 | $114,010 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jan 2014 |
| 3 | 郭沫若 行书近作诗 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $100,073 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | 忆秦娥•娄山关 | Ink on paper | $99,185 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | 郭沫若 1969年作 行书 镜框, 1969 | 水墨纸本 | $80,970 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | 行书中堂并隶书七言联 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $79,466 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2016 |
| 7 | 行书泰山诗, 1961 | Ink on paper | $71,665 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Goldfish; Cursive Script Seven-Character Verse, 1966年作 | 设色纸本 | $57,984 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | Calligraphy to Li Yuchao | 水墨纸本 | $56,160 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | 采石矶诗, 1964 | Ink on paper | $42,815 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 53 | $5,388 |
| Works on paper | 39 | $3,200 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $5,701 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $4,538 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $4,473 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 293 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Guo Moruo is a Chinese artist with 436 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $9,405. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Guo Moruo sold in 2026 for $11,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Guo Moruo on OpeningBid →What is a Guo Moruo work worth?
Across 293 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Guo Moruo work is $9,405.
The median Guo Moruo work on paper sells for $32,308 across 144 lots.
The median Guo Moruo print sells for $364 across 5 lots.
The median Guo Moruo painting sells for $812 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Guo Moruo work on papers typically sell for $9,081–$68,910 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Guo Moruo work on papers typically sell for $13,349–$136,527 (the middle half of 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $364‡ | $21,819‡ | — | 2025-09-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | $812 | $812 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 148 | $32,308‡ | $1.6M‡ | 97.3% | 2026-09-15 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2018-06-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $161,638‡ | $1.6M‡ | — | 2023-12-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Guo Moruo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $364. Paintings (1 lots) median $812, record $812. A typical Guo Moruo painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $161,638.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $5,053–$12,814‡ | $6,684‡ | $80,970 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $9,081–$68,910‡ | $36,926‡ | $218,853‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 44 | $13,349–$136,527‡ | $65,411‡ | $1.6M‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1.6M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $565,443‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $21,819‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $990 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $812 |
‡ 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 Guo Moruo worth?
Across 293 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Guo Moruo work is $9,405. The median Guo Moruo work on paper sells for $32,308 across 144 lots. The median Guo Moruo print sells for $364 across 5 lots. The median Guo Moruo painting sells for $812 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Guo Moruo work on papers typically sell for $9,081–$68,910 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Guo Moruo work on papers typically sell for $13,349–$136,527 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Guo Moruo work on paper?
Based on 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Guo Moruo work on paper is $32,308. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Guo Moruo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Guo Moruo work on paper is $1,550,212. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Guo Moruo work on paper?
Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Guo Moruo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $36,926, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Guo Moruo work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Guo Moruo work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $65,411, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Guo Moruo's auction record?
Guo Moruo's auction record is $1,550,212, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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