> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ye-gongchuo · updated 2026-11-02

# Ye Gongchuo (1881–1968)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 229 auction results for Ye Gongchuo at 19 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,431 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,274–$6,107, n=30). The auction record is $88,123 for Pine Tree (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Tree, 1881 | Ink | $88,123 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Calligraphy in Running Script / Landscape, 1881 | Ink | $80,462 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 3 | Fu Zhai Cang Liu Chao Zao Xiang Ce | 纸本 | $63,448 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2024 |
| 4 | 行书十二言联, 1945 | Ink on paper | $52,256 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu | Ink on gold-flecked paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $38,955 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Calligraphy Couplet in Xingshu | Ink on gold-flecked paper, pair of hanging scrolls | $38,828 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Waterfall in the Mountains, 1881 | Ink | $19,263 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Plum Blossoms, 1881 | Ink | $19,237 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | 叶恭绰 行书八言 对联 | 行书八言 对联 | $18,989 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Poetry Inscription Album | Ink on paper | $16,326 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 50 | $6,089 |
| Other | 34 | $2,229 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $8,868 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $5,158 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,599 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 229 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ye Gongchuo is a Chinese artist with 279 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,155. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ye Gongchuo sold in 2026 for $11,438, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ye Gongchuo work worth?

Across 229 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ye Gongchuo work is $4,155.

The median Ye Gongchuo work on paper sells for $5,158 across 91 lots.

The median Ye Gongchuo photograph sells for $5,934 across 3 lots.

The median Ye Gongchuo painting sells for $5,248 across 3 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ye Gongchuo work on papers typically sell for $4,366–$9,748 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ye Gongchuo work on papers typically sell for $1,923–$7,012 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $5,248‡ | $5,248‡ | — | 2024-09-13 |
| Works on Paper | 95 | $5,158†‡ | $88,123 | 95.8% | 2026-06-16 |
| Photography | 3 | $5,934‡ | $6,330 | — | 2024-06-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $63,448‡ | $88,123 | — | 2024-07-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,545–$26,152‡ | $7,747‡ | $86,582‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $1,923–$7,012‡ | $4,858‡ | $63,448 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $4,366–$9,748‡ | $6,308‡ | $88,123 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $88,123 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $86,582‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $6,330 |
| Photography | 2024 | $5,538‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,248‡ |

‡ 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 Gongchuo worth?

Across 229 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ye Gongchuo work is $4,155. The median Ye Gongchuo work on paper sells for $5,158 across 91 lots. The median Ye Gongchuo photograph sells for $5,934 across 3 lots. The median Ye Gongchuo painting sells for $5,248 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ye Gongchuo work on papers typically sell for $4,366–$9,748 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ye Gongchuo work on papers typically sell for $1,923–$7,012 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 Gongchuo work on paper?

Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ye Gongchuo work on paper is $5,158. 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 Ye Gongchuo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ye Gongchuo work on paper is $88,123.

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

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ye Gongchuo work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,308, 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 medium Ye Gongchuo work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ye Gongchuo work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,858, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ye Gongchuo's auction record is $88,123, set in 2017.

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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 Gongchuo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ye-gongchuo (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.