Hideaki Kawashima (b. 1969)
What is Hideaki Kawashima’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Hideaki Kawashima at 12 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,735–$7,523, n=7). The auction record is $43,750 for Go Ahead (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go Ahead, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $43,750 | Christie's | Mar 2005 |
| 2 | Ash, 2007 | Acrylic on canvas | $32,222 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | Foam, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $26,005 | Christie's | Apr 2009 |
| 4 | Chill Out, 2004 | Acrylic paint | $25,000 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 5 | Foam, 2007 | Acrylic on canvas | $22,500 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Silence, 2009 | Acrylic paint | $22,476 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | Cat, 2010 | Acrylic on canvas | $21,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Lament, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $20,412 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 9 | Blow, 2009 | Acrylic on canvas | $19,316 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 10 | Sand Storm | — | $19,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $10,610 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $18,103 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $10,051 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,930 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Hideaki Kawashima is a Japanese artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,392. 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 Hideaki Kawashima sold in 2025 for $10,264, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hideaki Kawashima work is $8,392.
The median Hideaki Kawashima painting sells for $9,839 across 61 lots.
The median Hideaki Kawashima print sells for $701 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hideaki Kawashima paintings typically sell for $6,925–$12,102 (the middle half of 40 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 | 8 | $701†‡ | $2,004‡ | 87.5% | 2024-07-07 |
| Paintings | 71 | $9,839†‡ | $43,750 | 85.9% | 2026-05-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $29,113 | $43,750 | — | 2010-10-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hideaki Kawashima's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $701 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (71 lots) median $9,839, record $43,750. A typical Hideaki Kawashima painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $29,113.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,530–$4,117‡ | $2,981‡ | $9,676 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $6,925–$12,102†‡ | $9,999†‡ | $43,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $12,185–$22,488‡ | $13,729‡ | $26,005 |
† 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 | 2005 | $43,750 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $32,222 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,004‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,224‡ |
‡ 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 Hideaki Kawashima worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hideaki Kawashima work is $8,392. The median Hideaki Kawashima painting sells for $9,839 across 61 lots. The median Hideaki Kawashima print sells for $701 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hideaki Kawashima paintings typically sell for $6,925–$12,102 (the middle half of 40 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 Hideaki Kawashima painting?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hideaki Kawashima painting is $9,839. 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 Hideaki Kawashima's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hideaki Kawashima painting is $43,750.
What is the average price of a medium Hideaki Kawashima painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hideaki Kawashima painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,999, 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 Hideaki Kawashima's auction record?
Hideaki Kawashima's auction record is $43,750, set in 2005.
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