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# Cai Yushui (b. 1963)

Cai Yushui is a Chinese artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,056.

A work by Cai Yushui sold in 2012 for $38,772, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cai Yushui work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Yushui work is $3,056.

The median Cai Yushui painting sells for $1,639 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,639 | $4,472 | — | 2023-01-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $4,472 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,639 |

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 Yushui worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Yushui work is $3,056. The median Cai Yushui painting sells for $1,639 across 3 lots.

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

Cai Yushui's auction record is $38,772, set in 2012.

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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 Yushui auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cai-yushui (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.