Atsushi Kaga (b. 1978)
What is Atsushi Kaga’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Atsushi Kaga at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $30,776 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,625–$189,069, n=25). The auction record is $1,701,000 for After One Year (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | After One Year, 2022 | Acrylic paint | $1,701,000 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Moon Catcher, 2020 | Painting | $599,829 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | YES! (A bag made by my mother), 2021 | Painting | $583,617 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Just a Human Experience, 2021 | Acrylic on canvas | $358,894 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | A Breakfast in January, 2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $321,833 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 6 | We are all Spiritually Connected to Each Other (with DHL tape), 2020 | Acrylic paint | $308,901 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | We Are Still Here Even Though the Moon Is Clouded (During the Lockdown), 2020 | Acrylic paint | $298,856 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | We Are Still Here Even Though the Moon Is Clouded (During the Lockdown) (After Sargent) | Painted | $298,856 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | The Solace of the Cats, 2021 | Acrylic and imitation gold leaf on canvas | $293,654 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Fishes are falling from the sky I thought it was just a lockdown (Tony O’Malley on a donkey), 2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $236,555 | Sotheby's | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $80,586 |
| Other | 8 | $60,971 |
| Prints | 15 | $1,766 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $296,255 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $81,900 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $8,954 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Atsushi Kaga is a Japanese artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $23,601. 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 Atsushi Kaga sold in 2026 for $189,069, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Atsushi Kaga work is $23,601.
The median Atsushi Kaga painting sells for $55,580 across 66 lots.
The median Atsushi Kaga print sells for $1,926 across 17 lots.
The median Atsushi Kaga work on paper sells for $6,815 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Atsushi Kaga paintings typically sell for $9,718–$27,380 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Atsushi Kaga paintings typically sell for $52,261–$110,753 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 19 | $1,926‡ | $6,970 | 89.5% | 2025-11-17 |
| Paintings | 69 | $55,580†‡ | $1.7M | 95.7% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $6,815‡ | $7,162 | 50% | 2025-05-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,222 | $5,222 | — | 2025-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $226,163 | $1.7M | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Atsushi Kaga's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $1,926 with 89.5% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $55,580, record $1,701,000. A typical Atsushi Kaga painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $226,163.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,204–$2,247‡ | $1,683‡ | $5,657 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $9,718–$27,380‡ | $17,949‡ | $88,015 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $52,261–$110,753†‡ | $81,243†‡ | $236,555 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $217,617–$340,364 | $298,856 | $1.7M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2025 | $1.7M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $599,829 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,162 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,970 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,469‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,657 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,222 |
‡ 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 Atsushi Kaga worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Atsushi Kaga work is $23,601. The median Atsushi Kaga painting sells for $55,580 across 66 lots. The median Atsushi Kaga print sells for $1,926 across 17 lots. The median Atsushi Kaga work on paper sells for $6,815 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Atsushi Kaga paintings typically sell for $9,718–$27,380 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Atsushi Kaga paintings typically sell for $52,261–$110,753 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Atsushi Kaga painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Atsushi Kaga painting is $55,580. 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 Atsushi Kaga's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Atsushi Kaga painting is $1,701,000.
What is the average price of a Atsushi Kaga print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Atsushi Kaga print is $1,926. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Atsushi Kaga's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Atsushi Kaga print is $6,970.
What is the average price of a small Atsushi Kaga painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Atsushi Kaga painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,949, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Atsushi Kaga painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Atsushi Kaga painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $81,243, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Atsushi Kaga's auction record?
Atsushi Kaga's auction record is $1,701,000, set in 2025.
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