> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/isamu-kenmochi · updated 2026-11-02

# Isamu Kenmochi (1912–1971)

## What is Isamu Kenmochi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Isamu Kenmochi at 17 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,479 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,570–$7,465, n=21). The auction record is $31,250 for rare coffee table (2013, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | rare coffee table, 1965 | Partridgewood | $31,250 | Wright | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | coffee table, 1965 | Partridgewood | $20,320 | Wright | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | Paire de chauffeuses, 1912 | Wool | $19,256 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Table basse, 1912 | Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971) | $16,293 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | special-order coffee table, 1965 | Partridgewood | $13,970 | Wright | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | Table basse - Circa 1965, 1965 | Palissandre massif | $12,240 | Artcurial | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Unique sofa and pair of armchairs, designed for a private commission, Japan, 1964 | Oak | $11,354 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 8 | Suite de douze chaises, 1912 | Wool | $11,198 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Rattan furniture suite, 1960 | Bamboo | $10,160 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Pair of armchairs, circa 1967 | Rosewood-veneered plywood, fabric | $10,000 | Phillips | Jun 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 86 | $3,210 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $3,288 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $3,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,951 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Isamu Kenmochi is a Japanese artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,024. 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 Isamu Kenmochi sold in 2026 for $4,479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Isamu Kenmochi work worth?

Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isamu Kenmochi work is $3,024.

The median Isamu Kenmochi sculpture sells for $3,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $3,276 | $4,479 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $19,256 | $31,250 | — | 2026-06-28 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4,479 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3,276 |

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 Isamu Kenmochi worth?

Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isamu Kenmochi work is $3,024. The median Isamu Kenmochi sculpture sells for $3,276 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 Isamu Kenmochi's auction record?

Isamu Kenmochi's auction record is $31,250, set in 2013.

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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, “Isamu Kenmochi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/isamu-kenmochi (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.