Arakawa (1936–2010)
What is Arakawa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Arakawa at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $254 including buyer’s premium (middle half $159–$886, n=10). The auction record is $65,677 for Four Combs (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Combs, 1963 | Painting | $65,677 | Phillips | Mar 2018 |
| 2 | Forget about any gray - Forget about any non-gray | Oil and acrylic on paper | $52,301 | Sotheby's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | No! Says the Signified | Oil and acrylic on paper | $49,032 | Sotheby's | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic, graphite and marker pen on canvas mounted on wood), 1967 | Acrylic, graphite and marker pen on canvas mounted on wood | $42,475 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Sculpting, 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $37,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | The Forming of Untitled, 1962 | Acrylic on canvas | $25,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | FORGET ABOUT ANY GRAY - FORGET ABOUT ANY NON-GRAY, 1972 | Oil and acrylic on paper | $15,187 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 8 | Impressionable Stretching, 1978 | Painting | $11,430 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study for "Blank" | Mixed media with graphite and colored pencil, on semi-transparent vellum to screenprinted red-dot patterned paper | $3,500 | Phillips | Oct 2016 |
| 2 | The Signified Or If, 1975 | Aquatint | $1,800 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $37,800 |
| Prints | 10 | $254 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $8,494 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,097 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Arakawa is an artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,650.
A work by Arakawa sold in 2025 for $11,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Arakawa on OpeningBid →What is a Arakawa work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arakawa work is $2,650.
The median Arakawa print sells for $254 across 10 lots.
The median Arakawa painting sells for $42,475 across 7 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $254 | $3,500 | — | 2026-02-07 |
| Paintings | 7 | $42,475 | $65,677 | — | 2023-10-03 |
Arakawa's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $254. Paintings (7 lots) median $42,475, record $65,677. A typical Arakawa painting sells for around 167× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $254–$254 | $254 | $1,097 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $65,677 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $52,301 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Arakawa worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arakawa work is $2,650. The median Arakawa print sells for $254 across 10 lots. The median Arakawa painting sells for $42,475 across 7 lots.
What is Arakawa's auction record?
Arakawa's auction record is $65,677, set in 2018.
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