> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dai-xi-3 · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dai Xi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dai-xi-3 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.