Dai Ze (1922–2023)
Dai Ze is a Chinese artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $10,654. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Dai Ze sold in 2024 for $15,356, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Dai Ze on OpeningBid →What is a Dai Ze work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dai Ze work is $10,654.
The median Dai Ze painting sells for $16,480 across 18 lots.
The median Dai Ze work on paper sells for $1,182 across 3 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 | 19 | $16,480‡ | $90,228‡ | 94.7% | 2024-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,182 | $2,038 | — | 2026-07-20 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $8,503–$26,850‡ | $15,918‡ | $90,228‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $90,228‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $44,721 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,038 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $325 |
‡ 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 Ze worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dai Ze work is $10,654. The median Dai Ze painting sells for $16,480 across 18 lots. The median Dai Ze work on paper sells for $1,182 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Dai Ze painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dai Ze painting is $16,480. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dai Ze's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dai Ze painting is $90,228. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Dai Ze painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dai Ze painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,918, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dai Ze's auction record?
Dai Ze's auction record is $90,228, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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