> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cai-xiaoli · updated 2026-11-03

# Cai Xiaoli (b. 1956)

Cai Xiaoli is a Chinese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,528. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cai Xiaoli sold in 2023 for $1,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cai Xiaoli work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Xiaoli work is $1,528.

The median Cai Xiaoli painting sells for $1,556 across 5 lots.

The median Cai Xiaoli work on paper sells for $669 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 | 5 | $1,556 | $4,400 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $669 | $669 | — | 2018-11-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,400 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $669 |

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 Xiaoli worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Xiaoli work is $1,528. The median Cai Xiaoli painting sells for $1,556 across 5 lots. The median Cai Xiaoli work on paper sells for $669 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Cai Xiaoli's auction record is $4,400, set in 2023.

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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 Xiaoli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cai-xiaoli (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.