Cao Hongxun (1848–1910)
What is Cao Hongxun’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Cao Hongxun at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $693 including buyer’s premium (middle half $459–$1,144, n=6). The auction record is $42,083 for Calligraphic Couplet (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphic Couplet, 1848 | A pair of hanging scrolls, ink on coloured and dragon-and-phoenix-patterned paper | $42,083 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | 曹鸿勋 行书七言联 对联 | 水墨笺本 | $14,287 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Cao Hongxun Palace Examination Scroll | Manuscript | $5,772 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | 曹鸿勋 行书七言联 立轴 | 水墨纸本 | $5,616 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | 行书七言诗, 1900 | Calligraphy | $3,205 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | 曹鸿勋 行书七言联 对联 | 纸本 | $2,216 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | Lin Chunhua Tie | 水墨纸本 | $1,439 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2007 |
| 8 | 奏折, 1901 | Manuscript | $1,253 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Seven-character calligraphy couplet in running script | Ink on paper | $816 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | 曹鸿勋 信札一通两页 册页 | 水墨纸本 | $794 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $1,828 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,616 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Cao Hongxun is a Chinese artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,216. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Cao Hongxun sold in 2026 for $5,772, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Cao Hongxun record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Hongxun work is $2,216.
The median Cao Hongxun work on paper sells for $3,698 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $3,698‡ | $42,083 | — | 2025-12-18 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $3,698–$13,361‡ | $5,616‡ | $42,083 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $42,083 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $14,287 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cao Hongxun worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Hongxun work is $2,216. The median Cao Hongxun work on paper sells for $3,698 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Cao Hongxun work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cao Hongxun work on paper is $3,698. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cao Hongxun's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cao Hongxun work on paper is $42,083.
What is Cao Hongxun's auction record?
Cao Hongxun's auction record is $42,083, set in 2022.
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