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David Diao

American · b. 1943 · Painter, Printmaker

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14auction results2017–2026years recorded79%sold (11)$29.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. David Diao, Shining Forth, 1985, acrylic on canvasShining ForthPhillips · $132,300≈ £95,194≈ €110,841Sign up to see
  2. David Diao, Third International/ Tatlin, 1985, acrylic on canvas, in 3 partsThird International/ TatlinPhillips · £44,100≈ $57,590≈ €48,591Sign up to see
  3. David Diao, Morocco, 1975-1977, acrylic on canvasMoroccoPhillips · HK$309,600≈ $39,520≈ £29,757≈ €34,315Sign up to see

David Diao’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 14 auction results for David Diao between 2017 and 2026, of which 11 sold (79%). Recorded sale prices range from $252Sign up free to see to $132kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $132kSign up free to see for Shining Forth at Phillips in June 2021. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (9 lots). Most results come from Phillips (8), Rago Auctions (2) and Rachel Davis Fine Arts (1).

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  1. David Diao, Morocco, 1975-1977, acrylic on canvas
    Morocco, 1975-1977
    Acrylic · Canvas
    214 x 396.5 cm. (84 1/4 x 156 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 155
    HK$309,600≈ $39,520≈ £29,757≈ €34,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$200,000–400,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. David Diao, Untitled, 1996, spraypaint on found object
    Untitled, 1996
    spraypaint on found object
    27 h x 16 w x 1 d in (69 x 41 x 3 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 235
    $699≈ £510≈ €591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  3. David Diao, Untitled, acrylic and collage on canvas
    Untitled
    Acrylic · Canvas
    64 x 88 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 331
    $32,500≈ £24,918≈ €29,962HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  4. David Diao, Four or Five Crosses, 1987, etching in colors on Arches
    Four or Five Crosses, 1987
    Etching · Paper
    23¾ h x 27¾ w in (60 x 70 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $567≈ £438≈ €521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. David Diao, Untitled, 1974, enamel on canvas
    Untitled, 1974
    enamel on canvas · Canvas
    38⅛ h x 36⅛ w in (97 x 92 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 204
    $37,800≈ £29,529≈ €34,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. David Diao, Barnett Newman: Chronology of Work (from the Olive Press Portfolio II: 1992-1993), 1992, screenprint in colors
    Barnett Newman: Chronology of Work (from the Olive Press Portfolio II: 1992-1993), 1992
    Screenprint
    22½ h x 38⅛ w in (57 x 97 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 240
    $252≈ £195≈ €227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  7. David Diao, Melnikov Studio (photo image), 2012, acrylic and silkscreen on canvas
    Melnikov Studio (photo image), 2012
    Acrylic · Canvas
    116.9 x 152.6 cm (46 x 60 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 132
    £22,860≈ $29,878≈ €26,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. David Diao, Flashe, 1973, acrylic on canvas
    Flashe, 1973
    Acrylic · Canvas
    48 x 44 1/2 in. (121.9 x 113 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    $25,400≈ £21,456≈ €24,087Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. David Diao, Shining Forth, 1985, acrylic on canvas
    Shining Forth, 1985
    Acrylic · Canvas
    79 5/8 x 120 in. (202.2 x 304.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 165
    $132,300≈ £95,194≈ €110,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. David Diao, Standard Measurement, 2009, acrylic and marker on canvas
    Standard Measurement, 2009
    Acrylic · Canvas
    91.5 x 71 cm (36 x 27 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    £15,120≈ $20,217≈ €16,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗

David Diao paintings (10)David Diao acrylic paintings (9)David Diao prints (3)

David Diao: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by David Diao at auction?

$132,300Sign up free to see, for Shining Forth at Phillips (June 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for David Diao?

The median sale price is $29.9kSign up free to see across 11 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by David Diao have sold at auction?

11 of 14 recorded lots sold between 2017 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell David Diao?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Rachel Davis Fine Arts account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Rachel Davis Fine Arts

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