> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dexter-sy · updated 2026-11-01

# Dexter Sy (b. 1979)

Dexter Sy is a Filipino-Chinese artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $588. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Dexter Sy is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,953; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dexter Sy work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dexter Sy work is $588.

The median Dexter Sy work on paper sells for $539 across 2 lots.

The median Dexter Sy painting sells for $1,551 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,551‡ | $1,551‡ | — | 2017-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $539‡ | $588‡ | 66.7% | 2022-01-23 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,551‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $588‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $489‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Dexter Sy worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dexter Sy work is $588. The median Dexter Sy work on paper sells for $539 across 2 lots. The median Dexter Sy painting sells for $1,551 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Dexter Sy's auction record?

Dexter Sy's auction record is $1,953, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dexter Sy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dexter-sy (updated 2026-11-01).

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.