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# Cao Xiuxian (1708–1784)

Cao Xiuxian is a Chinese artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $10,571. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cao Xiuxian sold in 2023 for $15,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cao Xiuxian work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Xiuxian work is $10,571.

The median Cao Xiuxian work on paper sells for $9,454 across 6 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $9,454‡ | $15,405 | — | 2025-12-23 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $15,405 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $13,071 |

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 Xiuxian worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Xiuxian work is $10,571. The median Cao Xiuxian work on paper sells for $9,454 across 6 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Cao Xiuxian's auction record is $15,405, set in 2023.

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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 Xiuxian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-xiuxian-2 (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.