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# Ye Gongchao (1904–1981)

## What is Ye Gongchao’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Ye Gongchao at 9 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,195 including buyer’s premium (middle half $490–$2,899, n=6). The auction record is $32,841 for Bamboo Stream (2012, 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 | Bamboo Stream, 1967年作 | 水墨纸本 | $32,841 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Apr 2012 |
| 2 | Calligraphy in Caoshu Yang Wanli Ju, 1967 | Ink on paper, hanging scroll | $7,304 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Calligraphy in Running Script, Dedicated to C.T. Feng, 1904 | Ink on paper | $4,480 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Letter on the Unmet Visit of Sen | Ink on paper | $3,396 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | 行书八言联, 1977年作 | 水墨纸本 | $3,007 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Bamboo and Stones | 水墨纸本 | $1,876 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jul 2013 |
| 7 | 墨兰、墨竹 立轴、镜心 | 水墨纸本 | $1,409 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | 幽石丛篁 | 水墨纸本 | $981 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | 行书七言诗, 1965 | 纸本 | $701 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Bamboo and Stones | Hanging scroll | $509 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | May 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $1,195 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,195 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ye Gongchao is a Chinese artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,737. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ye Gongchao sold in 2026 for $3,396, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ye Gongchao work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ye Gongchao work is $1,737.

The median Ye Gongchao work on paper sells for $2,219 across 20 lots.

The median Ye Gongchao painting sells for $3,211 across 15 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2021-12-30 |
| Paintings | 15 | $3,211‡ | $32,841 | — | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $2,219‡ | $27,471‡ | 87% | 2026-07-20 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $992–$5,494‡ | $3,211‡ | $32,841 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $1,088–$4,173‡ | $1,679‡ | $27,471‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $899–$4,281‡ | $3,007‡ | $7,304 |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $32,841 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $27,471‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $10,988‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,812‡ |

‡ 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 Ye Gongchao worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ye Gongchao work is $1,737. The median Ye Gongchao work on paper sells for $2,219 across 20 lots. The median Ye Gongchao painting sells for $3,211 across 15 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Ye Gongchao work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ye Gongchao work on paper is $2,219. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ye Gongchao's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ye Gongchao work on paper is $27,471. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Ye Gongchao painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ye Gongchao painting is $3,211. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ye Gongchao's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ye Gongchao painting is $32,841.

### What is the average price of a medium Ye Gongchao work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ye Gongchao work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,679, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ye Gongchao's auction record?

Ye Gongchao's auction record is $32,841, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ye Gongchao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ye-gongchao-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.