Dai Xi (1801–1860)
Dai Xi is a Chinese artist with 483 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,221. 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 Dai Xi sold in 2026 for $6,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dai Xi on OpeningBid →What is a Dai Xi work worth?
Across 334 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dai Xi work is $3,221.
The median Dai Xi work on paper sells for $4,625 across 102 lots.
The median Dai Xi painting sells for $1,339 across 32 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Dai Xi work on papers typically sell for $1,865–$12,196 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Dai Xi work on papers typically sell for $1,316–$6,738 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $1,339‡ | $13,789 | 88.9% | 2024-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 107 | $4,625‡ | $583,906 | 95.3% | 2026-04-28 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $91,924‡ | $583,906 | — | 2025-12-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $432–$1,624‡ | $801‡ | $7,085 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,138–$2,564‡ | $1,983‡ | $3,419‡ |
‡ 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) | 24 | $1,703–$9,332‡ | $3,777‡ | $88,659‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,316–$6,738‡ | $3,439‡ | $95,188 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $1,865–$12,196‡ | $5,662‡ | $291,213 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $583,906 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $291,213 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $13,789 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,168 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dai Xi worth?
Across 334 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dai Xi work is $3,221. The median Dai Xi work on paper sells for $4,625 across 102 lots. The median Dai Xi painting sells for $1,339 across 32 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Dai Xi work on papers typically sell for $1,865–$12,196 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Dai Xi work on papers typically sell for $1,316–$6,738 (the middle half of 29 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 Dai Xi work on paper?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dai Xi work on paper is $4,625. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dai Xi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dai Xi work on paper is $583,906.
What is the average price of a Dai Xi painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dai Xi painting is $1,339. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dai Xi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dai Xi painting is $13,789.
What is the average price of a large Dai Xi work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dai Xi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Dai Xi work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dai Xi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,439, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dai Xi's auction record?
Dai Xi's auction record is $583,906, set in 2023.
See the full Dai Xi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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