> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cai-xian · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $2,611‡ | $2,628 | — | 2024-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,600‡ | $12,976 | — | 2024-05-21 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $12,976 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $6,451 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,628 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,595‡ |

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Cai Xian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cai-xian (updated 2026-11-01).

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.