Books
Books is a Japanese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $288.
A work by Books sold in 2015 for $81,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Books on OpeningBid →What is a Books work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Books work is $288.
The median Books work on paper sells for $290 across 2 lots.
The median Books painting sells for $81,250 across 1 lots.
The median Books print sells for $702 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $702 | $702 | — | 2003-06-01 |
| Paintings | 1 | $81,250 | $81,250 | — | 2015-03-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $290 | $293 | — | 2003-06-01 |
Books's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $702. Paintings (1 lots) median $81,250, record $81,250. A typical Books painting sells for around 116× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $81,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $702 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $293 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $288 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Books worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Books work is $288. The median Books work on paper sells for $290 across 2 lots. The median Books painting sells for $81,250 across 1 lots. The median Books print sells for $702 across 1 lots.
What is Books's auction record?
Books's auction record is $81,250, set in 2015.
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