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

# Cao Yue

Cao Yue is a Chinese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $10,625. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

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

## What is a Cao Yue work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Yue work is $10,625.

The median Cao Yue work on paper sells for $15,417 across 3 lots.

The median Cao Yue painting sells for $11,101 across 2 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 | 2 | $11,101‡ | $12,834 | — | 2025-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $15,417‡ | $336,506‡ | 75% | 2024-11-29 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $336,506‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,417 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,834 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $9,368‡ |

‡ 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 Yue worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Yue work is $10,625. The median Cao Yue work on paper sells for $15,417 across 3 lots. The median Cao Yue painting sells for $11,101 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Cao Yue's auction record is $336,506, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Yue auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cao-yue (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.