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

# Yang Caoxian (1838–1944)

Yang Caoxian is a Chinese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $357. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yang Caoxian sold in 2025 for $382, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yang Caoxian work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Caoxian work is $357.

The median Yang Caoxian work on paper sells for $382 across 5 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 | 5 | $382‡ | $1,766 | — | 2025-06-26 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,766 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $520 |

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 Yang Caoxian worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yang Caoxian work is $357. The median Yang Caoxian work on paper sells for $382 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yang Caoxian's auction record?

Yang Caoxian's auction record is $1,766, set in 2023.

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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, “Yang Caoxian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yang-caoxian (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.