dan
What is dan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for dan at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $792 including buyer’s premium (middle half $381–$1,270, n=40). The auction record is $74,583 for Masque (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masque | Mask | $74,583 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 2 | Masque | Mask | $38,994 | Sotheby's | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Masque | Not explicitly stated | $35,241 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Masque | Wood and Monkey (red Colobus) | $30,976 | Sotheby's | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | Masque | — | $30,436 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Masque | Wood, fiber, tooth | $16,925 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | Wakemia (ceremonial ladle), 1987 | Ceremonial ladle | $13,000 | Wright | Aug 2020 |
| 8 | Masque | Mask | $8,936 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 9 | Rare Gunyege mask | Mask | $8,750 | Wright | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | Bagle mask | Mask | $3,500 | Wright | Aug 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 69 | $792 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $1,020 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $699 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
dan is an Italian artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $960. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by dan sold in 2026 for $960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full dan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View dan on OpeningBid →What is a dan work worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a dan work is $960.
The median dan sculpture sells for $702 across 32 lots.
The median dan work on paper sells for $1,146 across 3 lots.
The median dan painting sells for $1,375 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) dan sculptures typically sell for $485–$1,880 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 3 | $1,375‡ | $2,918‡ | — | 2025-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,146 | $1,261 | — | 2026-04-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 36 | $702 | $13,000 | 88.9% | 2026-08-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $37,117 | $74,583 | — | 2014-06-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $485–$1,880 | $754 | $13,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $338–$1,612 | $449 | $1,995 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $13,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $8,750 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,918‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,261 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,146 |
‡ 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 dan worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a dan work is $960. The median dan sculpture sells for $702 across 32 lots. The median dan work on paper sells for $1,146 across 3 lots. The median dan painting sells for $1,375 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) dan sculptures typically sell for $485–$1,880 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a dan sculpture?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a dan sculpture is $702.
What is dan's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a dan sculpture is $13,000.
What is the average price of a small dan sculpture?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small dan sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $754, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is dan's auction record?
dan's auction record is $74,583, set in 2010.
See the full dan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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