Cao Guangzhen (1864–1945)
Cao Guangzhen is a Chinese artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,886. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Cao Guangzhen sold in 2024 for $4,387, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Guangzhen work is $1,886.
The median Cao Guangzhen work on paper sells for $2,169 across 8 lots.
The median Cao Guangzhen painting sells for $2,758 across 2 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 | 2 | $2,758 | $2,758 | — | 2019-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,169‡ | $13,567‡ | — | 2019-06-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,603–$4,682‡ | $2,169‡ | $13,567‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $13,567‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,682‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,758 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cao Guangzhen worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Guangzhen work is $1,886. The median Cao Guangzhen work on paper sells for $2,169 across 8 lots. The median Cao Guangzhen painting sells for $2,758 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cao Guangzhen's auction record?
Cao Guangzhen's auction record is $13,567, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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