> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-jun · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Jun auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-jun (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.