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

# Cao Daqing

## What is Cao Daqing’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5 auction results for Cao Daqing at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $132 including buyer’s premium (middle half $132–$231, n=5). The auction record is $231 for Foul Weather (2025, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foul Weather | Watercolor on paper | $231 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Noon | Watercolor on paper | $231 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Backyard | Watercolor on paper | $132 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | River Way | Watercolor on paper | $132 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Late October | Watercolor on paper | $99 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $132 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $132 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cao Daqing is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $132.

A work by Cao Daqing sold in 2025 for $132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cao Daqing work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Daqing work is $132.

The median Cao Daqing work on paper sells for $132 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $132 | $231 | 83.3% | 2025-10-15 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $132–$231 | $132 | $231 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $231 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $231 |

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 Cao Daqing worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Daqing work is $132. The median Cao Daqing work on paper sells for $132 across 5 lots.

### What is Cao Daqing's auction record?

Cao Daqing's auction record is $231, set in 2025.

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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, “Cao Daqing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-daqing (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.