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

# Qi Dakui (1921–1982)

Qi Dakui is a Chinese artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,274. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Qi Dakui is recorded as sold in 2016 for $2,673; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Qi Dakui work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Dakui work is $2,274.

The median Qi Dakui work on paper sells for $1,580 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,580‡ | $6,192 | — | 2025-04-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,401–$1,875‡ | $1,580‡ | $6,192 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $6,192 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,875 |

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 Qi Dakui worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Qi Dakui work is $2,274. The median Qi Dakui work on paper sells for $1,580 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Qi Dakui's auction record?

Qi Dakui's auction record is $6,993, set in 2006.

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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, “Qi Dakui auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/qi-dakui (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.