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

# Cao Rong (1895–1993)

Cao Rong is a Chinese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $928. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cao Rong sold in 2015 for $3,704, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cao Rong work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Rong work is $928.

The median Cao Rong work on paper sells for $928 across 3 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 | 3 | $928‡ | $3,704 | — | 2024-12-17 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,704 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $928‡ |

‡ 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 Rong worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Rong work is $928. The median Cao Rong work on paper sells for $928 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Cao Rong's auction record is $3,704, set in 2015.

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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 Rong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-rong (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.