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# Cai Gongheng (1922–1978)

Cai Gongheng is a Chinese artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,512. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cai Gongheng sold in 2021 for $10,235, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cai Gongheng work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Gongheng work is $1,512.

The median Cai Gongheng painting sells for $1,226 across 1 lots.

The median Cai Gongheng work on paper sells for $10,235 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,226 | $1,226 | — | 2023-05-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $10,235 | $10,235 | — | 2021-04-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,235 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,226 |

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 Cai Gongheng worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Gongheng work is $1,512. The median Cai Gongheng painting sells for $1,226 across 1 lots. The median Cai Gongheng work on paper sells for $10,235 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Cai Gongheng's auction record?

Cai Gongheng's auction record is $10,235, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.