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Cai Xian (1897–1960)

Cai Xian is a Chinese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,689. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cai Xian sold in 2023 for $12,976, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Cai Xian work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Xian work is $2,689.

The median Cai Xian work on paper sells for $4,600 across 4 lots.

The median Cai Xian painting sells for $2,611 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings2$2,611‡$2,628—2024-10-04
Works on Paper4$4,600‡$12,976—2024-05-21

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Works on Paper2023$12,976
Works on Paper2009$6,451
Paintings2024$2,628
Paintings2023$2,595‡

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

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Cai Xian worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Xian work is $2,689. The median Cai Xian work on paper sells for $4,600 across 4 lots. The median Cai Xian painting sells for $2,611 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Cai Xian's auction record?

Cai Xian's auction record is $12,976, set in 2023.

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