Kang Kai (b. 1979)
Kang Kai is a Chinese artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $5,211. 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 Kang Kai sold in 2014 for a hammer price of $5,558 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kang Kai on OpeningBid →What is a Kang Kai work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang Kai work is $5,211.
The median Kang Kai painting sells for $4,869 across 4 lots.
The median Kang Kai work on paper sells for $4,864 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $4,869†‡ | $9,184‡ | 57.1% | 2014-12-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,864 | $4,864 | 50% | 2023-09-19 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $9,184‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,558† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,864 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Kang Kai worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kang Kai work is $5,211. The median Kang Kai painting sells for $4,869 across 4 lots. The median Kang Kai work on paper sells for $4,864 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 Kang Kai's auction record?
Kang Kai's auction record is $9,184, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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