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# Kay Sekimachi (b. 1926)

## What is Kay Sekimachi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Kay Sekimachi at 6 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,040–$10,880, n=9). The auction record is $17,780 for 46K Leaf Bowl (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46K Leaf Bowl, 1997 | Laminated Northern red oak leaves and handmade Japanese paper with bark flecks | $17,780 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (handmade Japanese paper with fibers), 1997 | Handmade Japanese paper with fibers | $13,970 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Bowl | Mulberry paper, netting | $10,880 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Bowl | Mulberry paper with fibers | $10,240 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Bowl | Cast flax roving | $8,320 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Hornet's Nest Bowl | Hornet's nest, kozo paper | $8,320 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Bowl | Paper, thread | $7,040 | Rago Arts | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Group of Three Vessels, 1926 | Wove | $4,845 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Bowl, 1995 | Bowl | $3,780 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Spherical Line III | Twine | $3,584 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $9,280 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $7,040 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kay Sekimachi is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $6,770. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kay Sekimachi sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kay Sekimachi work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kay Sekimachi work is $6,770.

The median Kay Sekimachi work on paper sells for $9,280 across 4 lots.

The median Kay Sekimachi sculpture sells for $3,584 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $9,280 | $10,880 | — | 2026-07-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,584 | $3,584 | — | 2026-07-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,240 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $3,584 |

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 Kay Sekimachi worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kay Sekimachi work is $6,770. The median Kay Sekimachi work on paper sells for $9,280 across 4 lots. The median Kay Sekimachi sculpture sells for $3,584 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kay Sekimachi's auction record?

Kay Sekimachi's auction record is $17,780, set in 2026.

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

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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.