Akira Baba (1932–2000)
Akira Baba is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,268. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Akira Baba sold in 2021 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Akira Baba on OpeningBid →What is a Akira Baba work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akira Baba work is $1,268.
The median Akira Baba painting sells for $2,065 across 8 lots.
The median Akira Baba work on paper sells for $954 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $2,065‡ | $3,077‡ | 72.7% | 2024-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $954‡ | $1,268‡ | 66.7% | 2020-06-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,065–$3,047‡ | $2,065‡ | $3,077‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $3,077‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $3,047‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,268‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $640‡ |
‡ 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 Akira Baba worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akira Baba work is $1,268. The median Akira Baba painting sells for $2,065 across 8 lots. The median Akira Baba work on paper sells for $954 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Akira Baba painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Akira Baba painting is $2,065. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Akira Baba's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Akira Baba painting is $3,077. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Akira Baba's auction record?
Akira Baba's auction record is $3,077, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Akira Baba record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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