Aki Kuroda (b. 1944)
Aki Kuroda is a Japanese artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,068. 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 Aki Kuroda sold in 2024 for $1,544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Aki Kuroda on OpeningBid →What is a Aki Kuroda work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aki Kuroda work is $1,068.
The median Aki Kuroda painting sells for $3,645 across 14 lots.
The median Aki Kuroda print sells for $210 across 10 lots.
The median Aki Kuroda sculpture sells for $329 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $210†‡ | $546 | — | 2026-06-28 |
| Paintings | 18 | $3,645†‡ | $7,691 | 77.8% | 2024-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,064†‡ | $2,933 | 88.9% | 2023-12-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $329‡ | $1,068 | 66.7% | 2025-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,691 | $14,253 | — | 2023-09-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Aki Kuroda's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $210. Paintings (18 lots) median $3,645, record $7,691. A typical Aki Kuroda painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,691.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $120–$241†‡ | $209†‡ | $284 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,659–$4,751† | $3,650† | $4,751 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,166–$5,430 | $3,639 | $7,386 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $746–$1,324†‡ | $1,064†‡ | $2,933 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $329–$883‡ | $329‡ | $1,068 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $7,691 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,386 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,933 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,861 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,068 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,068 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $546 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $284 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Aki Kuroda worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aki Kuroda work is $1,068. The median Aki Kuroda painting sells for $3,645 across 14 lots. The median Aki Kuroda print sells for $210 across 10 lots. The median Aki Kuroda sculpture sells for $329 across 6 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 the average price of a Aki Kuroda painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aki Kuroda painting is $3,645. 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 Aki Kuroda's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aki Kuroda painting is $7,691.
What is Aki Kuroda's auction record?
Aki Kuroda's auction record is $14,253, set in 2023.
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