Akira Kurosawa (1910–1998)
Akira Kurosawa is a Japanese artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $90,401. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Akira Kurosawa sold in 2011 for $126,561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akira Kurosawa work is $90,401.
The median Akira Kurosawa print sells for $1,176 across 3 lots.
The median Akira Kurosawa photograph sells for $480 across 3 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 | 8 | $1,176† | $1,852 | 37.5% | 2020-12-03 |
| Photography | 3 | $480‡ | $480 | — | 2024-02-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $126,561 | $180,801 | — | 2011-12-11 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,852 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,176 |
| Photography | 2012 | $480 |
| Photography | 2012 | $480 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Akira Kurosawa worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akira Kurosawa work is $90,401. The median Akira Kurosawa print sells for $1,176 across 3 lots. The median Akira Kurosawa photograph sells for $480 across 3 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 Akira Kurosawa's auction record?
Akira Kurosawa's auction record is $180,801, set in 2011.
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