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# Genichiro Inokuma (1902–1993)

Genichiro Inokuma is a Japanese artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,791. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Genichiro Inokuma is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,109; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Genichiro Inokuma work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Genichiro Inokuma work is $2,791.

The median Genichiro Inokuma work on paper sells for $2,995 across 16 lots.

The median Genichiro Inokuma print sells for $631 across 8 lots.

The median Genichiro Inokuma painting sells for $12,549 across 6 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 | 12 | $631‡ | $1,750 | 66.7% | 2026-03-05 |
| Paintings | 7 | $12,549‡ | $32,691‡ | 85.7% | 2026-01-25 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,995‡ | $8,048‡ | 84.2% | 2026-10-25 |

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

Genichiro Inokuma's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $631 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $12,549, record $32,691. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Genichiro Inokuma painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $464–$1,015‡ | $475‡ | $1,750 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $1,709–$2,527‡ | $1,923‡ | $3,700‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,078–$5,080‡ | $4,542‡ | $8,048‡ |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $32,691‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $26,729‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $8,048‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,109‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,671‡ |

‡ 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 Genichiro Inokuma worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Genichiro Inokuma work is $2,791. The median Genichiro Inokuma work on paper sells for $2,995 across 16 lots. The median Genichiro Inokuma print sells for $631 across 8 lots. The median Genichiro Inokuma painting sells for $12,549 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Genichiro Inokuma work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Genichiro Inokuma work on paper is $2,995. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Genichiro Inokuma's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Genichiro Inokuma work on paper is $8,048. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Genichiro Inokuma print?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Genichiro Inokuma print is $631. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Genichiro Inokuma's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Genichiro Inokuma print is $1,750.

### What is Genichiro Inokuma's auction record?

Genichiro Inokuma's auction record is $32,691, set in 2026. 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Genichiro Inokuma auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/inokuma-genichiro (updated 2026-11-02).

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.