> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/guo-moruo-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Guo Moruo (1892–1978)

## What is Guo Moruo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 294 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 $335,223 for Mao Zedong's Poetry (2011, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mao Zedong's Poetry, 1966年作 | 水墨纸本 | $335,223 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2011 |
| 2 | 西江月, 1966 | Ink on paper | $268,745 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | Jing Xin, 1971年作 | 水墨纸本 | $102,591 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Aug 2017 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 行书五言诗一首, 1958年作 | 水墨纸本 | $75,444 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 63 | $6,330 |
| Works on paper | 40 | $3,836 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $9,093 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $9,081 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $6,193 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 294 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Guo Moruo is a Chinese artist with 435 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.

## What is a Guo Moruo work worth?

Across 294 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 $32,981 across 143 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 $13,166–$138,507 (the middle half of 43 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 | 147 | $32,981‡ | $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) | 43 | $13,166–$138,507‡ | $65,611‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Guo Moruo worth?

Across 294 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 $32,981 across 143 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 $13,166–$138,507 (the middle half of 43 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 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Guo Moruo work on paper is $32,981. 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 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Guo Moruo work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $65,611, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Guo Moruo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/guo-moruo-2 (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.