Chiho Aoshima (b. 1974)
What is Chiho Aoshima’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 118 auction results for Chiho Aoshima at 23 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,355 including buyer’s premium (middle half $784–$2,532, n=8). The auction record is $38,699 for We Like the Night (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | We Like the Night, 2006 | Acrylic paint | $38,699 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 2 | The Flowers that Blossomed on Her Head, 2007 | Paper | $24,155 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Building | — | $21,155 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 4 | Chinese Noodle Girl, 2000 | Chromogenic print | $17,500 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 5 | Japanese Apricot 3 - A Pink Dream, 2007 | Digital print mounted under Plexiglas | $16,241 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Rinko-Chan on the Building, 2005 | Fiberglass | $10,200 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 7 | Gushing Zombies | Chromogenic print mounted on Diasec | $10,074 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | The Fountain of the Skull | Hand coloring | $10,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese Apricot 3 - A Pink Dream | — | $16,241 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Paradise, 2001 | Offset lithograph mounted on aluminum | $11,287 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $6,488 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $5,250 |
| Photographs | 16 | $4,043 |
| Prints | 30 | $562 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,250 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $4,580 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $790 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 118 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Chiho Aoshima is a Japanese artist with 196 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,812. 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 Chiho Aoshima sold in 2026 for $2,796, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chiho Aoshima on OpeningBid →What is a Chiho Aoshima work worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiho Aoshima work is $1,812.
The median Chiho Aoshima print sells for $953 across 65 lots.
The median Chiho Aoshima photograph sells for $3,825 across 26 lots.
The median Chiho Aoshima sculpture sells for $10,744 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Chiho Aoshima prints typically sell for $452–$1,458 (the middle half of 59 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 | 86 | $953†‡ | $16,241 | 75.6% | 2026-05-06 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $7,801‡ | $38,699 | — | 2026-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $10,744‡ | $100,978‡ | 75% | 2022-05-28 |
| Photography | 31 | $3,825‡ | $19,337‡ | 83.9% | 2026-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $28,222‡ | $100,978‡ | — | 2022-10-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $452–$1,458†‡ | $850†‡ | $8,268‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,278–$8,731‡ | $5,651‡ | $11,176‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $2,159–$5,938‡ | $2,703‡ | $19,337‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $100,978‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $38,699 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $32,289‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $24,155 |
| Photography | 2022 | $19,337‡ |
| Photography | 2007 | $17,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $16,241 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8,268‡ |
‡ 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 Chiho Aoshima worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chiho Aoshima work is $1,812. The median Chiho Aoshima print sells for $953 across 65 lots. The median Chiho Aoshima photograph sells for $3,825 across 26 lots. The median Chiho Aoshima sculpture sells for $10,744 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Chiho Aoshima prints typically sell for $452–$1,458 (the middle half of 59 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 Chiho Aoshima print?
Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chiho Aoshima print is $953. 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 Chiho Aoshima's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chiho Aoshima print is $16,241.
What is the average price of a Chiho Aoshima photograph?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chiho Aoshima photograph is $3,825. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chiho Aoshima's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chiho Aoshima photograph is $19,337. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Chiho Aoshima print?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chiho Aoshima print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $850, 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 the average price of a large Chiho Aoshima photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chiho Aoshima photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,703, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chiho Aoshima's auction record?
Chiho Aoshima's auction record is $100,978, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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