Cai Jia (1686–1756)
Cai Jia is a Chinese artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $5,872. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Cai Jia is recorded as sold in 2025 for $62,419; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Cai Jia on OpeningBid →What is a Cai Jia work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Jia work is $5,872.
The median Cai Jia work on paper sells for $8,792 across 14 lots.
The median Cai Jia painting sells for $2,282 across 7 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 | 7 | $2,282‡ | $4,985 | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $8,792‡ | $3.1M | 82.4% | 2025-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $178,071‡ | $3.1M | — | 2024-12-14 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,324–$60,775‡ | $7,980‡ | $300,004 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,952–$17,732‡ | $6,130‡ | $3.1M |
‡ 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 | $3.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2.7M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,985 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,057 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cai Jia worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Jia work is $5,872. The median Cai Jia work on paper sells for $8,792 across 14 lots. The median Cai Jia painting sells for $2,282 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Cai Jia work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cai Jia work on paper is $8,792. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cai Jia's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cai Jia work on paper is $3,088,968.
What is Cai Jia's auction record?
Cai Jia's auction record is $3,088,968, set in 2017.
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