Hayao Miyazaki (b. 1941)
What is Hayao Miyazaki’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Hayao Miyazaki at 11 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $785 including buyer’s premium (middle half $454–$1,405, n=12). The auction record is $11,282 for My Neighbour Totoro; & Kiki's Delivery Service; & Ponyo on the Cliff (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Neighbour Totoro; & Kiki's Delivery Service; & Ponyo on the Cliff | One acrylic and marker pen on cel & one digital print on paper background | $11,282 | Christie's | May 2020 |
| 2 | Kiki la petite sorcière (魔女の宅急便), 1989 | Original cello at ink and gouache with gouache decoration | $8,750 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, 1985 | Promotional digital print cel | $7,252 | Christie's | May 2020 |
| 4 | Kiki’s Delivery Service (Ursula) | Two acrylic on cels & paper | $6,769 | Christie's | May 2020 |
| 5 | Conan le fils du futur(未来少年コナン), 1978 | 72 Dôgas à la mine de plomb | $4,132 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Château dans le ciel (Le) - Laputa (天空の城ラピュタ) Pazu et l’épicier, 1986 | Double couche à l'encre et à la gouache sur décor original gouaché | $2,771 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Princesse Mononoké San, 1997 | Graphite and colored pencil | $2,771 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | My Neighbor Totoro | Anime character illustration | $1,780 | China Zhonghongxin International Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Porco Rosso, 1992 | Original ink and gouache on original gouache background (partially painted) cel | $1,693 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonari no Totoro / My Neighbor Totoro, 1988 | Poster | $4,032 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $1,780 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,501 |
| Prints | 8 | $985 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,308 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,094 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $4,032. 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 Hayao Miyazaki sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $5,749 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hayao Miyazaki work is $4,032.
The median Hayao Miyazaki print sells for $1,094 across 18 lots.
The median Hayao Miyazaki work on paper sells for $1,693 across 13 lots.
The median Hayao Miyazaki painting sells for $8,988 across 3 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 | 18 | $1,094‡ | $7,296‡ | — | 2026-01-30 |
| Paintings | 3 | $8,988‡ | $15,407‡ | — | 2021-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,693‡ | $48,789‡ | — | 2026-02-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $25,726‡ | $48,789‡ | — | 2021-09-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hayao Miyazaki's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $1,094. Paintings (3 lots) median $8,988, record $15,407. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Hayao Miyazaki painting sells for around 8.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $25,726.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $930–$1,377 | $1,094 | $4,032 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $793–$2,977‡ | $1,501‡ | $48,789‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $48,789‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $15,407‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,988‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,296‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,386‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,032 |
‡ 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 Hayao Miyazaki worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hayao Miyazaki work is $4,032. The median Hayao Miyazaki print sells for $1,094 across 18 lots. The median Hayao Miyazaki work on paper sells for $1,693 across 13 lots. The median Hayao Miyazaki painting sells for $8,988 across 3 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 Hayao Miyazaki print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hayao Miyazaki print is $1,094. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hayao Miyazaki's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hayao Miyazaki print is $7,296. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Hayao Miyazaki work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hayao Miyazaki work on paper is $1,693. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hayao Miyazaki's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hayao Miyazaki work on paper is $48,789. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Hayao Miyazaki work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hayao Miyazaki work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,501, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hayao Miyazaki's auction record?
Hayao Miyazaki's auction record is $48,789, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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