Hajime Sorayama (b. 1947)
What is Hajime Sorayama’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 208 auction results for Hajime Sorayama at 19 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,366 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,871–$18,234, n=7). The auction record is $737,757 for Sexy Robot, Life Size Seating Model B (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sexy Robot - Walking in the Space, 2018 | Stainless steel | $449,441 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Sexy Robot, Life Size Model A, 2020 | Wax | $355,269 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Sexy Robot_Floating, 2019 | Stainless steel | $290,729 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled_Sexy Robot type II floating, 2022 | Chrome steel | $265,107 | Phillips | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Sexy Robot Infinity - 1/3 Scale, 2020 | Stainless steel | $129,961 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Sexy Robot Infinity - 1/3 Scale, 2020 | Stainless steel | $72,527 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | T-Rex Pink Gold, 2019 | Chrome steel | $64,606 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | T-Rex Silver, 2019 | Chrome steel | $56,625 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled (acrylic and pencil on board), 2001 | Acrylic paint | $48,383 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sexy Robot, Life Size Seating Model B, 2017 | Iron | $737,757 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 29 | $7,258 |
| Other | 22 | $5,584 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $3,002 |
| Prints | 5 | $625 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $7,411 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $2,751 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 208 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Hajime Sorayama is a Japanese artist with 282 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,868. 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 Hajime Sorayama is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,617; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hajime Sorayama work is $1,868.
The median Hajime Sorayama sculpture sells for $1,965 across 80 lots.
The median Hajime Sorayama print sells for $1,213 across 45 lots.
The median Hajime Sorayama painting sells for $16,981 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hajime Sorayama sculptures typically sell for $1,446–$4,307 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Hajime Sorayama sculptures typically sell for $1,037–$5,071 (the middle half of 27 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 | 55 | $1,213†‡ | $15,287 | 81.8% | 2026-08-09 |
| Paintings | 7 | $16,981‡ | $25,843 | 71.4% | 2025-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $30,639‡ | $48,383 | — | 2021-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 89 | $1,965‡ | $737,757 | 89.9% | 2026-08-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $265,107‡ | $737,757 | — | 2025-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hajime Sorayama's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (55 lots) median $1,213 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $16,981, record $25,843. A typical Hajime Sorayama painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $265,107.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,173–$3,120‡ | $1,322‡ | $15,287 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $628–$1,638†‡ | $869†‡ | $13,350‡ |
† 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 | $14,408–$19,470‡ | $16,981‡ | $25,843 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $18,750–$35,658‡ | $30,639‡ | $48,383 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,037–$5,071‡ | $1,669‡ | $72,527 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $1,446–$4,307‡ | $1,965‡ | $737,757 |
‡ 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 | $737,757 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $449,441 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $48,383 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $35,658‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $25,843 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $19,470 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $15,287 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $13,350‡ |
‡ 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 Hajime Sorayama worth?
Across 206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hajime Sorayama work is $1,868. The median Hajime Sorayama sculpture sells for $1,965 across 80 lots. The median Hajime Sorayama print sells for $1,213 across 45 lots. The median Hajime Sorayama painting sells for $16,981 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hajime Sorayama sculptures typically sell for $1,446–$4,307 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Hajime Sorayama sculptures typically sell for $1,037–$5,071 (the middle half of 27 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 Hajime Sorayama sculpture?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hajime Sorayama sculpture is $1,965. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hajime Sorayama's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hajime Sorayama sculpture is $737,757.
What is the average price of a Hajime Sorayama print?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hajime Sorayama print is $1,213. 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 Hajime Sorayama's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hajime Sorayama print is $15,287.
What is the average price of a medium Hajime Sorayama sculpture?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hajime Sorayama sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,965, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Hajime Sorayama sculpture?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hajime Sorayama sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,669, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hajime Sorayama's auction record?
Hajime Sorayama's auction record is $737,757, set in 2021.
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