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# Cai Zhizhong (b. 1948)

## What is Cai Zhizhong’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Cai Zhizhong at 4 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,810 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,576–$2,452, n=5). The auction record is $2,942 for Nature of Dao (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature of Dao, 1948 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $2,942 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 2 | Zhao Zhou Taking Tea, 1948 | Ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll | $2,452 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 3 | Guanyin, 2024, 1948 | Ink and colour on paper, scroll | $1,810 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | FOUR BUDDHIST PAINTINGS | Painting | $1,576 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Guanyin, 2024, 1948 | Ink and colour on paper, scroll | $823 | Bonhams | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Buddha, 2012 | Picture frame | $649 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Oct 2024 |




Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cai Zhizhong is a Taiwanese artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,199. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cai Zhizhong sold in 2026 for $2,942, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Cai Zhizhong works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Cai Zhizhong work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Zhizhong work is $1,199.

The median Cai Zhizhong work on paper sells for $2,697 across 2 lots.

The median Cai Zhizhong painting sells for $1,576 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 | 1 | $1,576 | $1,576 | — | 2024-12-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,697 | $2,942 | — | 2026-05-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,942 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,452 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,576 |

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 Zhizhong worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cai Zhizhong work is $1,199. The median Cai Zhizhong work on paper sells for $2,697 across 2 lots. The median Cai Zhizhong painting sells for $1,576 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Cai Zhizhong's auction record is $2,942, set in 2026.

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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 Zhizhong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cai-zhizhong (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.