Dachun Ji (b. 1968)
What is Dachun Ji’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Dachun Ji at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,568 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,691–$9,270, n=6). The auction record is $342,200 for Self-portrait (2014, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-portrait, 2002 | Mixed media on canvas | $342,200 | Sotheby's | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Money Tree, 1998 | Mixed media | $228,000 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | Cry, 2002 | Mixed media on canvas | $188,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | Three Men with Knives, 2001 | Mixed media on canvas | $177,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 5 | Twenty, Thirty, Forty (Set of Three) | Mixed media on canvas | $93,763 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 6 | Zhong Nan-Hai 1.0 | Painting | $57,843 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2015 |
| 7 | Non-Existent Expansion | Mixed media on canvas, framed | $53,735 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 8 | Picasso in Bloom, 2002 | Acrylic paint | $45,160 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 9 | Vegetable Man | Mixed media on canvas | $45,058 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 10 | Chinese Materia Medica - 555, 2003 | Mixed media | $41,920 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $28,392 |
| Paintings | 34 | $24,170 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $21,351 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $19,318 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Dachun Ji is a Chinese artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $25,173. 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 Dachun Ji sold in 2020 for $25,976, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dachun Ji work is $25,173.
The median Dachun Ji painting sells for $21,351 across 32 lots.
The median Dachun Ji work on paper sells for $35,463 across 1 lots.
The median Dachun Ji print sells for $1,585 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,585‡ | $1,585‡ | — | 2018-01-27 |
| Paintings | 44 | $21,351†‡ | $57,843 | 72.7% | 2025-09-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $35,463 | $35,463 | — | 2013-10-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $208,400 | $342,200 | — | 2016-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dachun Ji's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,585. Paintings (44 lots) median $21,351, record $57,843. A typical Dachun Ji painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $208,400.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $14,437–$27,454‡ | $16,817‡ | $45,160 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $11,735–$27,364†‡ | $22,088†‡ | $57,843 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2015 | $57,843 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $45,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $35,463 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,585‡ |
‡ 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 Dachun Ji worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dachun Ji work is $25,173. The median Dachun Ji painting sells for $21,351 across 32 lots. The median Dachun Ji work on paper sells for $35,463 across 1 lots. The median Dachun Ji print sells for $1,585 across 1 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 Dachun Ji painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dachun Ji painting is $21,351. 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 Dachun Ji's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dachun Ji painting is $57,843.
What is the average price of a large Dachun Ji painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Dachun Ji painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $22,088, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Dachun Ji painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dachun Ji painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,817, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dachun Ji's auction record?
Dachun Ji's auction record is $342,200, set in 2014.
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