Bei Dao (b. 1949)
Bei Dao is a Chinese artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $4,438. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bei Dao sold in 2022 for $5,666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bei Dao on OpeningBid →What is a Bei Dao work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bei Dao work is $4,438.
The median Bei Dao work on paper sells for $11,396 across 4 lots.
The median Bei Dao print sells for $243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $243 | $243 | — | 2024-08-31 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $11,396‡ | $15,905‡ | — | 2022-12-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $15,905‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $15,021‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $243 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bei Dao worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bei Dao work is $4,438. The median Bei Dao work on paper sells for $11,396 across 4 lots. The median Bei Dao print sells for $243 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bei Dao's auction record?
Bei Dao's auction record is $15,905, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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