> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vu-cao-dam-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Cao Dam VU (1908–2000)

## What is Cao Dam VU’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 265 auction results for Cao Dam VU at 34 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $61,843 including buyer’s premium (middle half $31,698–$122,665, n=56). The auction record is $1,038,514 for Femmes au bain (Women Bathing) (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femmes au bain (Women Bathing), 1944 | Gouache | $1,038,514 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Le thé (Tea), 1908 | Gouache | $677,292 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Jeune femme agenouillée tenant son collier (Young Woman Kneeling and Holding her Necklace), 1939 | Gouache | $421,143 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Le poète (The Poet), 1977 | Oil paint | $353,132 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Jeune fille au turban blanc (Young Lady with White Turban), 1939 | Gouache | $321,833 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Femme Agenouillée (Kneeling Woman) | Terracotta sculpture | $286,641 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 7 | Lady with cherry blossom, 1950 | Gouache on silk mounted on paper | $281,356 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Divinité, 1970 | Oil paint | $268,256 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Conversation D'Élégantes Au Jardin | Ink and gouache on silk | $262,820 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 10 | Le guerrier (The Warrior), 1964 | Oil paint | $259,342 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 21 | $64,846 |
| Paintings | 163 | $51,830 |
| Sculpture | 12 | $43,173 |
| Other | 24 | $32,222 |
| Prints | 9 | $1,437 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $201,628 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 116 | $62,739 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 76 | $44,232 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 265 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cao Dam VU is a Vietnamese artist with 346 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $48,115. 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 Dam VU sold in 2026 for $138,664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Cao Dam VU work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Cao Dam VU work worth?

Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Dam VU work is $48,115.

The median Cao Dam VU painting sells for $51,842 across 168 lots.

The median Cao Dam VU work on paper sells for $59,882 across 22 lots.

The median Cao Dam VU print sells for $1,260 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Cao Dam VU paintings typically sell for $35,074–$101,450 (the middle half of 107 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Cao Dam VU paintings typically sell for $19,542–$52,600 (the middle half of 48 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $1,260†‡ | $9,885 | 89.5% | 2026-09-17 |
| Paintings | 175 | $51,842†‡ | $677,292 | 96% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $59,882‡ | $1M | — | 2026-03-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $51,615† | $68,600† | — | 2024-05-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 48 | $152,871‡ | $1M | — | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Cao Dam VU's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $1,260 with 89.5% sell-through. Paintings (175 lots) median $51,842, record $677,292. A typical Cao Dam VU painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 48 lots) the median is $152,871.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $636–$1,810†‡ | $1,260†‡ | $9,885 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $19,542–$52,600†‡ | $37,478†‡ | $144,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 107 | $35,074–$101,450†‡ | $61,780†‡ | $677,292 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $116,796–$242,960 | $192,450 | $353,132 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $45,528–$85,073 | $51,472 | $145,880 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $61,166–$285,919 | $170,698 | $1M |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $30,488–$60,684† | $51,615† | $68,600† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $677,292 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $421,143 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $321,833 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $68,600† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $60,684 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $9,885 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $7,505 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Dam VU worth?

Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cao Dam VU work is $48,115. The median Cao Dam VU painting sells for $51,842 across 168 lots. The median Cao Dam VU work on paper sells for $59,882 across 22 lots. The median Cao Dam VU print sells for $1,260 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cao Dam VU paintings typically sell for $35,074–$101,450 (the middle half of 107 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Cao Dam VU paintings typically sell for $19,542–$52,600 (the middle half of 48 sold 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 the average price of a Cao Dam VU painting?

Based on 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cao Dam VU painting is $51,842. 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 Dam VU's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cao Dam VU painting is $677,292.

### What is the average price of a Cao Dam VU work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cao Dam VU work on paper is $59,882. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Cao Dam VU's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cao Dam VU work on paper is $1,038,514.

### What is the average price of a Cao Dam VU print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cao Dam VU print is $1,260. 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 Dam VU's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cao Dam VU print is $9,885.

### What is the average price of a medium Cao Dam VU painting?

Based on 107 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cao Dam VU painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $61,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Cao Dam VU painting?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cao Dam VU painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $37,478, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Dam VU's auction record?

Cao Dam VU's auction record is $1,038,514, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.