Daido Moriyama (b. 1938)
Daido Moriyama is a Japanese artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,656. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Daido Moriyama sold in 2026 for $4,323, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Daido Moriyama on OpeningBid →What is a Daido Moriyama work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daido Moriyama work is $2,656.
The median Daido Moriyama photograph sells for $4,000 across 28 lots.
The median Daido Moriyama print sells for $1,732 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,732‡ | $2,654 | — | 2026-06-19 |
| Photography | 34 | $4,000‡ | $18,256 | 82.4% | 2026-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,256 | $61,750 | — | 2014-09-29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,443–$4,469‡ | $3,841‡ | $6,862 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $8,486–$13,610‡ | $12,576‡ | $18,256 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $18,256 |
| Photography | 2005 | $13,643 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,654 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,732‡ |
‡ 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 Daido Moriyama worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daido Moriyama work is $2,656. The median Daido Moriyama photograph sells for $4,000 across 28 lots. The median Daido Moriyama print sells for $1,732 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Daido Moriyama photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daido Moriyama photograph is $4,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Daido Moriyama's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Daido Moriyama photograph is $18,256.
What is the average price of a small Daido Moriyama photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Daido Moriyama photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,841, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Daido Moriyama's auction record?
Daido Moriyama's auction record is $61,750, set in 2010.
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