Dai Benxiao (1621–1693)
Dai Benxiao is a Chinese artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $19,125. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dai Benxiao sold in 2025 for $19,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Dai Benxiao record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Dai Benxiao on OpeningBid →What is a Dai Benxiao work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dai Benxiao work is $19,125.
The median Dai Benxiao work on paper sells for $23,709 across 22 lots.
The median Dai Benxiao painting sells for $1,728 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,728‡ | $2,785‡ | 80% | 2021-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $23,709‡ | $319,786 | 91.7% | 2025-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $217,161‡ | $319,786 | — | 2021-04-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $19,125–$56,468‡ | $23,017‡ | $174,760‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,007–$32,707‡ | $13,203‡ | $50,161‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $16,489–$62,085‡ | $33,039‡ | $259,562 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $319,786 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $259,562 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,785‡ |
| Paintings | 2004 | $1,728‡ |
‡ 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 Dai Benxiao worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dai Benxiao work is $19,125. The median Dai Benxiao work on paper sells for $23,709 across 22 lots. The median Dai Benxiao painting sells for $1,728 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Dai Benxiao work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dai Benxiao work on paper is $23,709. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dai Benxiao's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dai Benxiao work on paper is $319,786.
What is Dai Benxiao's auction record?
Dai Benxiao's auction record is $319,786, set in 2016.
See the full Dai Benxiao record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Dai Benxiao on OpeningBid →