Dado (1933–2010)
Dado is a Montenegrin artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,107. 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 Dado sold in 2026 for $5,895, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dado on OpeningBid →What is a Dado work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dado work is $1,107.
The median Dado work on paper sells for $1,421 across 21 lots.
The median Dado print sells for $202 across 9 lots.
The median Dado sculpture sells for $7,078 across 4 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 | 9 | $202†‡ | $1,231 | — | 2025-11-10 |
| Paintings | 2 | $136,728† | $136,728† | 50% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,421† | $6,424 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $7,078 | $13,448 | — | 2019-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dado's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $202. Paintings (2 lots) median $136,728, record $136,728. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $136,728 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Dado painting sells for around 676× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $99–$530†‡ | $236†‡ | $708 |
† 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) | 7 | $437–$1,295† | $711† | $5,895 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $779–$2,524† | $2,132† | $6,424 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $136,728† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $13,448 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $7,786 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,424 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,895 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,231 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $708 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dado worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dado work is $1,107. The median Dado work on paper sells for $1,421 across 21 lots. The median Dado print sells for $202 across 9 lots. The median Dado sculpture sells for $7,078 across 4 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 Dado work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dado work on paper is $1,421. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dado's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dado work on paper is $6,424.
What is the average price of a medium Dado work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dado work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dado's auction record?
Dado's auction record is $136,728, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $136,728 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Dado record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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