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# Cao Zhibai (1272–1355)

Cao Zhibai is a Chinese artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $7,990. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Cao Zhibai sold in 2016 for $43,785, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cao Zhibai work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Zhibai work is $7,990.

The median Cao Zhibai work on paper sells for $9,024 across 4 lots.

The median Cao Zhibai photograph sells for $792 across 1 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 | 4 | $9,024‡ | $62,061‡ | — | 2022-08-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $792 | $792 | — | 2025-03-31 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $62,061‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $9,024‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $792 |

‡ 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 Zhibai worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Zhibai work is $7,990. The median Cao Zhibai work on paper sells for $9,024 across 4 lots. The median Cao Zhibai photograph sells for $792 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Cao Zhibai's auction record is $62,061, set in 2015. 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.

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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.