Zhai Dakun (1745–1804)
Zhai Dakun is a Chinese artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,197. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Zhai Dakun sold in 2025 for $5,712, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Zhai Dakun on OpeningBid →What is a Zhai Dakun work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhai Dakun work is $3,197.
The median Zhai Dakun work on paper sells for $7,968 across 8 lots.
The median Zhai Dakun painting sells for $531 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 | $531 | $531 | — | 2011-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $7,968‡ | $23,613‡ | 88.9% | 2025-10-28 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $10,224–$17,918‡ | $12,621‡ | $23,613‡ |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $23,613‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $17,918 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $531 |
‡ 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 Zhai Dakun worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zhai Dakun work is $3,197. The median Zhai Dakun work on paper sells for $7,968 across 8 lots. The median Zhai Dakun painting sells for $531 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zhai Dakun's auction record?
Zhai Dakun's auction record is $23,613, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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