> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kai-bob-cheng · updated 2026-11-01

# Kai Bob Cheng (b. 1940)

Kai Bob Cheng is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $948.

A work by Kai Bob Cheng sold in 2022 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kai Bob Cheng work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kai Bob Cheng work is $948.

The median Kai Bob Cheng painting sells for $396 across 3 lots.

The median Kai Bob Cheng work on paper sells for $1,563 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $396 | $3,250 | 50% | 2025-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,563 | $3,000 | — | 2024-11-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $396 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $126 |

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 Kai Bob Cheng worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kai Bob Cheng work is $948. The median Kai Bob Cheng painting sells for $396 across 3 lots. The median Kai Bob Cheng work on paper sells for $1,563 across 2 lots.

### What is Kai Bob Cheng's auction record?

Kai Bob Cheng's auction record is $3,250, set in 2022.

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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, “Kai Bob Cheng auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kai-bob-cheng (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.