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# Cao Dianchu (b. 1876)

Cao Dianchu is a Chinese artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $771. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cao Dianchu is recorded as sold in 2021 for $1,259; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cao Dianchu work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Dianchu work is $771.

The median Cao Dianchu work on paper sells for $1,001 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,001‡ | $2,544‡ | 83.3% | 2024-01-26 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,544‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,259‡ |

‡ 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 Cao Dianchu worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Dianchu work is $771. The median Cao Dianchu work on paper sells for $1,001 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Cao Dianchu's auction record is $2,544, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Dianchu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-dianchu (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.