Hikari Shimoda (b. 1984)
Hikari Shimoda is a Japanese artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $4,590. 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 Hikari Shimoda sold in 2025 for $19,487, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hikari Shimoda on OpeningBid →What is a Hikari Shimoda work worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hikari Shimoda work is $4,590.
The median Hikari Shimoda painting sells for $12,895 across 35 lots.
The median Hikari Shimoda sculpture sells for $794 across 11 lots.
The median Hikari Shimoda work on paper sells for $3,188 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hikari Shimoda paintings typically sell for $6,768–$25,862 (the middle half of 22 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 | 9 | $656‡ | $1,939 | 44.4% | 2023-01-28 |
| Paintings | 36 | $12,895‡ | $67,880 | 97.2% | 2025-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,188‡ | $19,487 | 81.8% | 2025-04-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $794†‡ | $3,588 | 78.6% | 2026-04-11 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,947 | $2,596 | — | 2021-05-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $49,778‡ | $67,880 | — | 2022-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hikari Shimoda's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $656 with 44.4% sell-through. Paintings (36 lots) median $12,895, record $67,880. A typical Hikari Shimoda painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $49,778.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $6,448–$14,683‡ | $10,173‡ | $31,877‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $6,768–$25,862‡ | $13,216‡ | $67,880 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $693–$3,611‡ | $3,188‡ | $4,313‡ |
‡ 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) | 10 | $572–$891†‡ | $731†‡ | $1,296† |
† 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 | 2021 | $67,880 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $52,021‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $19,487 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $8,088‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $3,588 |
| Photography | 2021 | $2,596 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,939 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,298 |
‡ 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 Hikari Shimoda worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hikari Shimoda work is $4,590. The median Hikari Shimoda painting sells for $12,895 across 35 lots. The median Hikari Shimoda sculpture sells for $794 across 11 lots. The median Hikari Shimoda work on paper sells for $3,188 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hikari Shimoda paintings typically sell for $6,768–$25,862 (the middle half of 22 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 Hikari Shimoda painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hikari Shimoda painting is $12,895. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hikari Shimoda's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hikari Shimoda painting is $67,880.
What is the average price of a Hikari Shimoda sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hikari Shimoda sculpture is $794. 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 Hikari Shimoda's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hikari Shimoda sculpture is $3,588.
What is the average price of a Hikari Shimoda work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hikari Shimoda work on paper is $3,188. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hikari Shimoda's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hikari Shimoda work on paper is $19,487.
What is the average price of a medium Hikari Shimoda painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hikari Shimoda painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,216, 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 Hikari Shimoda sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hikari Shimoda sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $731, 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 Hikari Shimoda's auction record?
Hikari Shimoda's auction record is $67,880, set in 2021.
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