Cao Jun (b. 1966)
Cao Jun is a Chinese artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $76,002. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Cao Jun sold in 2025 for $261,489, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Cao Jun on OpeningBid →What is a Cao Jun work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Jun work is $76,002.
The median Cao Jun painting sells for $46,375 across 15 lots.
The median Cao Jun work on paper sells for $273,406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $46,375‡ | $192,570 | 93.8% | 2022-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $273,406‡ | $676,923 | — | 2025-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $267,447‡ | $1.2M | — | 2025-10-29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $30,513–$90,894‡ | $39,985‡ | $192,570 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $261,489–$532,167‡ | $273,406‡ | $676,923 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $676,923 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $532,167 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $192,570 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $183,507 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cao Jun worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Jun work is $76,002. The median Cao Jun painting sells for $46,375 across 15 lots. The median Cao Jun work on paper sells for $273,406 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Cao Jun painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cao Jun painting is $46,375. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cao Jun's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cao Jun painting is $192,570.
What is the average price of a medium Cao Jun painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cao Jun painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $39,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Cao Jun's auction record?
Cao Jun's auction record is $1,186,947, set in 2019.
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