> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-hongxun · updated 2026-11-03

# Cao Hongxun (1848–1910)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 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.

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

| # | 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 | 曹鸿勋 行书八言联 对联 | 水墨纸本 | $13,361 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | Cao Hongxun Palace Examination Scroll | Manuscript | $5,772 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | 行书七言诗, 1900 | Calligraphy | $3,205 | Beijing Ginza Auction (北京银座拍卖) | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | 曹鸿勋 行书七言联 对联 | 纸本 | $2,216 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | Lin Chunhua Tie | 水墨纸本 | $1,439 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2007 |
| 9 | 奏折, 1901 | Manuscript | $1,253 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $2,216 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,694 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cao Hongxun is a Chinese artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,901. 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.

## What is a Cao Hongxun work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Hongxun work is $1,901.

The median Cao Hongxun work on paper sells for $3,208 across 13 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 | 13 | $3,208‡ | $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) | 8 | $3,133–$13,592‡ | $5,321‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Cao Hongxun worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Hongxun work is $1,901. The median Cao Hongxun work on paper sells for $3,208 across 13 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 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cao Hongxun work on paper is $3,208. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Cao Hongxun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-hongxun (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.