> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ikkyu · updated 2026-11-01

# Ikkyu

Ikkyu is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,687. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ikkyu sold in 2024 for $3,965, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ikkyu work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ikkyu work is $2,687.

The median Ikkyu work on paper sells for $3,971 across 1 lots.

The median Ikkyu painting sells for $3,965 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $3,965 | $3,965 | — | 2024-07-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,971‡ | $3,971‡ | — | 2021-11-05 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,971‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,965 |

‡ 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 Ikkyu worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ikkyu work is $2,687. The median Ikkyu work on paper sells for $3,971 across 1 lots. The median Ikkyu painting sells for $3,965 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ikkyu's auction record?

Ikkyu's auction record is $3,971, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ikkyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ikkyu (updated 2026-11-01).

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.