Dan Dailey (b. 1947)
What is Dan Dailey’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Dan Dailey at 9 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,063 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,309–$12,700, n=14). The auction record is $50,000 for Masked Seducers (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masked Seducers, 1947 | Glass | $50,000 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Fine and tall Female Figurative Floor Lamp, 1947 | Bronze | $40,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2019 |
| 3 | Birds with Topaz sconces, 2006 | Glass | $37,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | Maybe from the Individuals series, 2007 | Aluminum | $32,500 | Rago Arts | May 2021 |
| 5 | Nude with Fence of Jewels, 1910 | Glass | $31,250 | Rago Arts | May 2019 |
| 6 | Large Circus Vase, 1947 | Bronze | $30,000 | Rago Arts | Jan 2019 |
| 7 | Male and Female Sconces with Blue Headdress and Prisms, 1999 | Bronze | $28,980 | Rago Arts | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Birds in Flight chandelier from the Waterford series, 1947 | Asbestine | $27,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2019 |
| 9 | Nude with Fruit Tree, 1947 | Bronze | $27,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2018 |
| 10 | Standing Female Figurative Floor Lamp, 1999 | Bronze | $25,000 | Rago Arts | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 42 | $8,785 |
| Other | 29 | $6,250 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $6,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $12,700 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $5,217 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Dan Dailey is an American artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $7,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Dan Dailey sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
1 Dan Dailey work is coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Dan Dailey free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Dan Dailey record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Dan Dailey on OpeningBid →What is a Dan Dailey work worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Dailey work is $7,500.
The median Dan Dailey sculpture sells for $20,000 across 19 lots.
The median Dan Dailey painting sells for $8,855 across 6 lots.
The median Dan Dailey work on paper sells for $630 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $158 | $158 | — | 2023-05-12 |
| Paintings | 9 | $8,855 | $10,000 | 66.7% | 2026-01-15 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $630 | $630 | 37.5% | 2024-02-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $20,000 | $50,000 | 82.6% | 2025-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $37,500 | $50,000 | — | 2021-12-09 |
Dan Dailey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $158. Paintings (9 lots) median $8,855, record $10,000. A typical Dan Dailey painting sells for around 56× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $37,500.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $13,838–$27,870 | $20,000 | $32,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $40,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $630 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $630 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $158 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dan Dailey worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan Dailey work is $7,500. The median Dan Dailey sculpture sells for $20,000 across 19 lots. The median Dan Dailey painting sells for $8,855 across 6 lots. The median Dan Dailey work on paper sells for $630 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Dan Dailey sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dan Dailey sculpture is $20,000.
What is Dan Dailey's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dan Dailey sculpture is $50,000.
What is the average price of a medium Dan Dailey sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dan Dailey sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Dan Dailey's auction record?
Dan Dailey's auction record is $50,000, set in 2021.
See the full Dan Dailey record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Dan Dailey on OpeningBid →