Katsura Funakoshi (1951–2024)
Katsura Funakoshi is a Japanese artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,233. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Katsura Funakoshi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,675; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Katsura Funakoshi on OpeningBid →What is a Katsura Funakoshi work worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katsura Funakoshi work is $2,233.
The median Katsura Funakoshi print sells for $1,182 across 54 lots.
The median Katsura Funakoshi work on paper sells for $5,768 across 33 lots.
The median Katsura Funakoshi sculpture sells for $61,604 across 14 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Katsura Funakoshi prints typically sell for $923–$1,494 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Katsura Funakoshi prints typically sell for $787–$1,258 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 65 | $1,182‡ | $6,967‡ | 83.1% | 2026-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $5,768‡ | $16,959‡ | 86.8% | 2026-01-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $61,604‡ | $151,696 | 87.5% | 2025-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $131,092 | $151,696 | — | 2024-11-13 |
‡ 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) | 22 | $787–$1,258‡ | $943‡ | $3,112‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $923–$1,494‡ | $1,249‡ | $6,967‡ |
‡ 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) | 17 | $3,186–$4,994‡ | $4,383‡ | $6,674‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $7,722–$14,326‡ | $11,989‡ | $16,959‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $8,752–$31,490‡ | $9,599‡ | $126,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $68,208–$76,529 | $76,200 | $151,696 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $151,696 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $136,184 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $16,959‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $16,194‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,967‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,349‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Katsura Funakoshi worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katsura Funakoshi work is $2,233. The median Katsura Funakoshi print sells for $1,182 across 54 lots. The median Katsura Funakoshi work on paper sells for $5,768 across 33 lots. The median Katsura Funakoshi sculpture sells for $61,604 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Katsura Funakoshi prints typically sell for $923–$1,494 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Katsura Funakoshi prints typically sell for $787–$1,258 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Katsura Funakoshi print?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katsura Funakoshi print is $1,182. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Katsura Funakoshi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katsura Funakoshi print is $6,967. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Katsura Funakoshi work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katsura Funakoshi work on paper is $5,768. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Katsura Funakoshi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katsura Funakoshi work on paper is $16,959. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Katsura Funakoshi sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katsura Funakoshi sculpture is $61,604. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Katsura Funakoshi's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katsura Funakoshi sculpture is $151,696.
What is the average price of a medium Katsura Funakoshi print?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Katsura Funakoshi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,249, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Katsura Funakoshi print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Katsura Funakoshi print (small (under 50 cm)) is $943, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Katsura Funakoshi's auction record?
Katsura Funakoshi's auction record is $151,696, set in 2023.
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