Emi Kuraya (b. 1995)
What is Emi Kuraya’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Emi Kuraya at 9 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $917 including buyer’s premium (middle half $828–$1,645, n=5). The auction record is $225,283 for Yokosuka Seaside (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yokosuka Seaside, 2018 | Oil paint | $225,283 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Victory, 2019 | Oil paint | $104,762 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2019 | Oil on canvas | $97,295 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2019 | Oil paint | $64,863 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Waiting Time, 2018 | Oil paint | $13,042 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (Two Works), 2019 | Watercolour on paper | $13,006 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled (Two Works), 2018 | Oil pen on paper | $7,281 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (pencil and watercolour on paper), 2021 | Pencil | $6,483 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled, 2019 | Ink | $4,862 | Phillips | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled (Two Works), 2018 | Oil pen on paper | $3,897 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $97,295 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,825 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,394 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Emi Kuraya is a Japanese artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $3,690. 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 Emi Kuraya sold in 2025 for $3,897, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emi Kuraya on OpeningBid →What is a Emi Kuraya work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emi Kuraya work is $3,690.
The median Emi Kuraya work on paper sells for $3,941 across 28 lots.
The median Emi Kuraya print sells for $411 across 11 lots.
The median Emi Kuraya painting sells for $64,240 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Emi Kuraya work on papers typically sell for $1,901–$6,251 (the middle half of 26 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 | 13 | $411†‡ | $963 | 84.6% | 2026-01-25 |
| Paintings | 9 | $64,240‡ | $225,283 | 88.9% | 2024-03-09 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $3,941†‡ | $22,451‡ | 93.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $104,762 | $225,283 | — | 2023-10-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emi Kuraya's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $411 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $64,240, record $225,283. A typical Emi Kuraya painting sells for around 156× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $104,762.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $374–$767†‡ | $411†‡ | $963 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $52,782–$64,863‡ | $63,616‡ | $104,762 |
‡ 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) | 26 | $1,901–$6,251†‡ | $3,809†‡ | $13,006 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2023 | $225,283 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $104,762 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $22,451‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $13,182‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $963 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $958 |
‡ 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 Emi Kuraya worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emi Kuraya work is $3,690. The median Emi Kuraya work on paper sells for $3,941 across 28 lots. The median Emi Kuraya print sells for $411 across 11 lots. The median Emi Kuraya painting sells for $64,240 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Emi Kuraya work on papers typically sell for $1,901–$6,251 (the middle half of 26 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 Emi Kuraya work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emi Kuraya work on paper is $3,941. 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 Emi Kuraya's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emi Kuraya work on paper is $22,451. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Emi Kuraya print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emi Kuraya print is $411. 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 Emi Kuraya's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emi Kuraya print is $963.
What is the average price of a small Emi Kuraya work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emi Kuraya work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,809, 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 small Emi Kuraya print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emi Kuraya print (small (under 50 cm)) is $411, 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 Emi Kuraya's auction record?
Emi Kuraya's auction record is $225,283, set in 2023.
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