Wang Dafan (1888–1961)
Wang Dafan is a Chinese artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $31,566. 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 Wang Dafan sold in 2026 for $64,529, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wang Dafan on OpeningBid →What is a Wang Dafan work worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Dafan work is $31,566.
The median Wang Dafan painting sells for $214,629 across 4 lots.
The median Wang Dafan work on paper sells for $30,591 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 | 5 | $214,629†‡ | $828,929† | 80% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $30,591‡ | $30,591‡ | — | 2020-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $155,757†‡ | $1.5M‡ | — | 2025-03-18 |
† 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 | 2020 | $828,929† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $364,729† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $30,591‡ |
† 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 Wang Dafan worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Dafan work is $31,566. The median Wang Dafan painting sells for $214,629 across 4 lots. The median Wang Dafan work on paper sells for $30,591 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 Wang Dafan's auction record?
Wang Dafan's auction record is $1,459,023, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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