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# Cai Heting (1909–1976)

Cai Heting is a Chinese artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,383. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cai Heting sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cai Heting work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Heting work is $3,383.

The median Cai Heting work on paper sells for $663 across 4 lots.

The median Cai Heting painting sells for $1,019 across 4 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 | 4 | $1,019‡ | $16,482‡ | — | 2021-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $663‡ | $5,023‡ | 80% | 2026-04-24 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $16,482‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,023‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,238‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,173‡ |

‡ 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 Cai Heting worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Heting work is $3,383. The median Cai Heting work on paper sells for $663 across 4 lots. The median Cai Heting painting sells for $1,019 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Cai Heting's auction record is $47,938, set in 2012. 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, “Cai Heting auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cai-heting (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.