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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Katsura Funakoshi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/katsura-funakoshi (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.