> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hanai-yusuke · updated 2026-11-02

# Hanai Yusuke (b. 1978)

## What is Hanai Yusuke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 208 auction results for Hanai Yusuke at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,256 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,071–$4,480, n=5). The auction record is $45,431 for Untitled (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2019 | Acrylic on canvas | $45,431 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $9,678 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Aloha Vol.9-1, 2018 | Acrylic and ink on paper | $8,940 | Sotheby's | Jan 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2011 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,472 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas) | Acrylic on canvas | $5,760 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on paper), 2020 | Acrylic paint | $4,480 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic on paper), 2020 | Acrylic paint | $4,256 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Throw Stone, 2022 | Throw Stone | $3,887 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Untitled 1, 2021 | Silkscreen prints in the artist’s original frame | $3,548 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2018 | Silkscreen print | $1,545 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $6,116 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $6,472 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,545 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 208 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hanai Yusuke is a Japanese artist with 273 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,848. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hanai Yusuke is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,838; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hanai Yusuke work worth?

Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hanai Yusuke work is $4,848.

The median Hanai Yusuke print sells for $3,044 across 85 lots.

The median Hanai Yusuke painting sells for $18,313 across 56 lots.

The median Hanai Yusuke work on paper sells for $7,735 across 33 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hanai Yusuke prints typically sell for $1,544–$4,689 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Hanai Yusuke paintings typically sell for $13,922–$60,587 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 | 105 | $3,044‡ | $15,307‡ | 81% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 58 | $18,313‡ | $165,279‡ | 96.6% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $7,735‡ | $41,190‡ | 94.3% | 2026-10-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,049‡ | $9,280‡ | — | 2025-01-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $315 | $315 | — | 2023-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $82,381‡ | $165,279‡ | — | 2024-03-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Hanai Yusuke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (105 lots) median $3,044 with 81% sell-through. Paintings (58 lots) median $18,313, record $165,279. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Hanai Yusuke painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $82,381.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $1,544–$4,689‡ | $2,636‡ | $15,307‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $2,542–$5,287‡ | $3,714‡ | $12,108‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $6,020–$18,062‡ | $8,761‡ | $37,826‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $13,922–$60,587‡ | $28,841‡ | $165,279‡ |

‡ 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) | 28 | $4,100–$13,352‡ | $7,905‡ | $23,320‡ |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $165,279‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $119,537‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $41,190‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $38,858‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $15,307‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $12,108‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $9,280‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,071 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Hanai Yusuke worth?

Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hanai Yusuke work is $4,848. The median Hanai Yusuke print sells for $3,044 across 85 lots. The median Hanai Yusuke painting sells for $18,313 across 56 lots. The median Hanai Yusuke work on paper sells for $7,735 across 33 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hanai Yusuke prints typically sell for $1,544–$4,689 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Hanai Yusuke paintings typically sell for $13,922–$60,587 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hanai Yusuke print?

Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hanai Yusuke print is $3,044. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hanai Yusuke's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hanai Yusuke print is $15,307. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Hanai Yusuke painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hanai Yusuke painting is $18,313. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hanai Yusuke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hanai Yusuke painting is $165,279. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Hanai Yusuke work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hanai Yusuke work on paper is $7,735. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hanai Yusuke's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hanai Yusuke work on paper is $41,190. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Hanai Yusuke print?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hanai Yusuke print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,636, 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 medium Hanai Yusuke painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hanai Yusuke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,841, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hanai Yusuke's auction record?

Hanai Yusuke's auction record is $165,279, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.