Akiyama Iwao (1921–2014)
Akiyama Iwao is a Japanese artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $365. 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 Akiyama Iwao sold in 2026 for $1,079, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Akiyama Iwao on OpeningBid →What is a Akiyama Iwao work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akiyama Iwao work is $365.
The median Akiyama Iwao print sells for $320 across 18 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 | 18 | $320†‡ | $1,206 | — | 2026-03-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $223–$710†‡ | $320†‡ | $1,079 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $192–$820 | $784 | $1,206 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,206 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,079 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Akiyama Iwao worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akiyama Iwao work is $365. The median Akiyama Iwao print sells for $320 across 18 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 Akiyama Iwao print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Akiyama Iwao print is $320. 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 Akiyama Iwao's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Akiyama Iwao print is $1,206.
What is Akiyama Iwao's auction record?
Akiyama Iwao's auction record is $1,206, set in 2025.
See the full Akiyama Iwao record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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