> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chohei · updated 2026-11-01

# Eikō

## What is Eikō’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Eikō at 1 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,255 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,741–$2,653, n=5). The auction record is $14,924 for A three-case inro. 19th century (2018, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A three-case inro. 19th century, 19th century | Iron | $14,924 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | A three-case inrō. 19th century, 19th century | Lacquer | $7,958 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | A three-case inrô. 19th century, 19th century | Lacquer | $4,677 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | A three-case inrô. 19th century, 19th century | Ink | $4,402 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2019 |
| 5 | A three-case inrô. 19th century, 19th century | Lacquer | $4,127 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2019 |
| 6 | A three-case inrō, 19th century | Inrō | $4,074 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | A three-case inrô. 19th century, 19th century | Lacquer | $3,925 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | A three-case inrô. 19th century, 19th century | Wool | $3,742 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | A three-case inrô. 19th century, 19th century | Lacquer | $3,028 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | A three-case inrō. 19th century, 1871 | Lacquer | $2,653 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $1,990 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $2,095 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Eikō is an artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $2,095.

A work by Eikō sold in 2024 for $2,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Eikō work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eikō work is $2,095.

The median Eikō work on paper sells for $2,770 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,770 | $4,402 | — | 2019-12-07 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,402 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,137 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Eikō worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eikō work is $2,095. The median Eikō work on paper sells for $2,770 across 2 lots.

### What is Eikō's auction record?

Eikō's auction record is $14,924, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Eikō auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chohei (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.