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# Cao Jian

Cao Jian is a Chinese artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $105,697. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cao Jian is recorded as sold in 2010 for $186,602; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cao Jian work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Jian work is $105,697.

The median Cao Jian work on paper sells for $24,792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $24,792 | $24,792 | 50% | 2015-12-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $24,792 |

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 Jian worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Jian work is $105,697. The median Cao Jian work on paper sells for $24,792 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Cao Jian's auction record is $186,602, set in 2010. 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 Jian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-jian (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.