Japanese wood box
What is Japanese wood box’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Japanese wood box at 1 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $124,483 including buyer’s premium (middle half $18,718–$309,970, n=30). The auction record is $2,163,878 for blue and white 'peony' ewer (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $103,764 |
| Other | 47 | $13,970 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $15,875 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Japanese wood box is an artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $16,510.
A work by Japanese wood box sold in 2025 for $261,027, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Japanese wood box work is $16,510.
The median Japanese wood box sculpture sells for $63,822 across 4 lots.
The median Japanese wood box work on paper sells for $6,350 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,350 | $6,350 | — | 2024-03-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $63,822 | $570,997 | 80% | 2025-11-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $293,655 | $2.2M | — | 2025-11-22 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $570,997 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $124,979 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,350 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Japanese wood box worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Japanese wood box work is $16,510. The median Japanese wood box sculpture sells for $63,822 across 4 lots. The median Japanese wood box work on paper sells for $6,350 across 1 lots.
What is Japanese wood box's auction record?
Japanese wood box's auction record is $2,163,878, set in 2025.
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