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

# Cao Yuan

Cao Yuan is a Chinese artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $11,611.

A work by Cao Yuan sold in 2025 for $12,834, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cao Yuan work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Yuan work is $11,611.

The median Cao Yuan work on paper sells for $12,834 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $12,834 | $12,834 | 50% | 2025-07-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $12,834 |

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 Yuan worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Yuan work is $11,611. The median Cao Yuan work on paper sells for $12,834 across 1 lots.

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

Cao Yuan's auction record is $12,834, set in 2025.

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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 Yuan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-yuan (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.