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# Kazuhide Takahama (1930–2012)

## What is Kazuhide Takahama’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 126 auction results for Kazuhide Takahama at 30 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,228 including buyer’s premium (middle half $754–$3,479, n=23). The auction record is $24,157 for La Collection Marcel (2020, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Collection Marcel, 1930 | Velours, polyuréthane et aluminium poli | $24,157 | PIASA | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Totem, 1981 | Struttura in metallo, ottone e base in pietra | $10,449 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Marcel modular seating, 1966 | Aluminum | $7,500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | ‘Dada’ modular elements, 1968 | Lacquered wood | $6,682 | Aste Bolaffi | May 2026 |
| 5 | SIX 'KAZUKI' CHAIRS, 1970S | <p>manufacturer's labels, lacquered wood</p> | $5,956 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2025 |
| 6 | ESA seating, 1968 | Sapphire | $5,700 | Wright | Oct 2004 |
| 7 | Due divani mod. Siviglia, 1996 | Struttura in legno e poliuretano espanso. Rivestimento in tessuto | $5,408 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Cassettiera Bramante, 1975 | Legno e finitura lucida | $5,308 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 9 | Kazuki Chair, circa 1970 | Chair | $4,051 | Flandersauctions | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Saori wall lamps, 1973 | Enamel | $3,750 | Wright | Jan 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 94 | $925 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $1,027 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $1,017 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $714 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 126 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kazuhide Takahama is a Japanese artist with 269 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $912. 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 Kazuhide Takahama sold in 2026 for $4,051, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Kazuhide Takahama works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kazuhide Takahama work worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kazuhide Takahama work is $912.

The median Kazuhide Takahama sculpture sells for $938 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $938 | $7,500 | — | 2024-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $7,091 | $24,157 | — | 2026-05-19 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $780–$1,875 | $945 | $7,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $1,875 |

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 Kazuhide Takahama worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kazuhide Takahama work is $912. The median Kazuhide Takahama sculpture sells for $938 across 9 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 Kazuhide Takahama's auction record?

Kazuhide Takahama's auction record is $24,157, set in 2020.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kazuhide Takahama auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kazuhide-takahama (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.