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Cao Xiaodong (b. 1961)

Cao Xiaodong is a Chinese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $129,411. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cao Xiaodong is recorded as sold in 2019 for $251,077; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Cao Xiaodong work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Xiaodong work is $129,411.

The median Cao Xiaodong painting sells for $129,411 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings8$129,411‡$727,15750%2019-06-04

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2008$727,157
Paintings2019$251,077‡

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

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Cao Xiaodong worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Xiaodong work is $129,411. The median Cao Xiaodong painting sells for $129,411 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Cao Xiaodong's auction record?

Cao Xiaodong's auction record is $727,157, set in 2008.

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