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

# Cao Liwei (b. 1956)

Cao Liwei is a Chinese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $5,283. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cao Liwei sold in 2011 for $9,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cao Liwei work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Liwei work is $5,283.

The median Cao Liwei painting sells for $6,086 across 6 lots.

The median Cao Liwei work on paper sells for $4,593 across 1 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 | 6 | $6,086‡ | $9,060 | — | 2011-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,593‡ | $4,593‡ | — | 2009-11-21 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $5,258–$7,259‡ | $6,086‡ | $9,060 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $9,060 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $7,382‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $4,593‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Liwei worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Liwei work is $5,283. The median Cao Liwei painting sells for $6,086 across 6 lots. The median Cao Liwei work on paper sells for $4,593 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Cao Liwei's auction record is $9,060, set in 2011.

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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 Liwei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-liwei (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.