Keiko Minami (1911–2011)
What is Keiko Minami’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 256 auction results for Keiko Minami at 29 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $265 including buyer’s premium (middle half $206–$387, n=7). The auction record is $5,625 for collection of five works (2018, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand Piper | Oil on canvas | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2010 |
| 2 | Two Birds | Oil on canvas | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2017 |
| 3 | Bird and Child with Umbrella | Watercolor and gouache and pen and black ink on thin laid Japan paper | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | House with Sun and Trees | Watercolor and gouache with crayon and pen and black ink on white wove paper | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2013 |
| 5 | Girl with Bird | Gouache on rice paper | $1,152 | Capsule Gallery Auction | May 2024 |
| 6 | Two Birds on a Tree Limb | Ink on paper | $1,088 | Capsule Gallery Auction | May 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | collection of five works, 1960 | Engraving | $5,625 | Wright | Jan 2018 |
| 2 | Untitled (etching in colors), 1911 | Engraving | $858 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Le Poisson | Etching | $812 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2014 |
| 4 | Aigrette and Two Fish, 1977 | Two etchings with aquatint in colours on BFK Rives wove | $792 | Roseberys London | Jul 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 23 | $473 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $593 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $578 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 256 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Keiko Minami is a Japanese artist with 275 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $839. 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 Keiko Minami sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Keiko Minami on OpeningBid →What is a Keiko Minami work worth?
Across 254 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keiko Minami work is $839.
The median Keiko Minami print sells for $783 across 174 lots.
The median Keiko Minami work on paper sells for $1,063 across 60 lots.
The median Keiko Minami painting sells for $1,814 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Keiko Minami prints typically sell for $475–$951 (the middle half of 152 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Keiko Minami work on papers typically sell for $951–$1,231 (the middle half of 46 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 181 | $783†‡ | $6,643‡ | 96.1% | 2026-05-30 |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,814‡ | $3,120 | 88.9% | 2026-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $1,063†‡ | $3,660‡ | — | 2025-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $3,888‡ | $6,643‡ | — | 2018-01-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Keiko Minami's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (181 lots) median $783 with 96.1% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $1,814, record $3,120. A typical Keiko Minami painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $3,888.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 152 | $475–$951†‡ | $783†‡ | $6,643‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $158–$528† | $277† | $792 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,343–$1,950‡ | $1,678‡ | $2,750 |
‡ 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) | 46 | $951–$1,231‡ | $988‡ | $2,255‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $6,643‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $5,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,660‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,161‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,120 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,032‡ |
‡ 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 Keiko Minami worth?
Across 254 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keiko Minami work is $839. The median Keiko Minami print sells for $783 across 174 lots. The median Keiko Minami work on paper sells for $1,063 across 60 lots. The median Keiko Minami painting sells for $1,814 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Keiko Minami prints typically sell for $475–$951 (the middle half of 152 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Keiko Minami work on papers typically sell for $951–$1,231 (the middle half of 46 sold 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 the average price of a Keiko Minami print?
Based on 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keiko Minami print is $783. 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 Keiko Minami's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Keiko Minami print is $6,643. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Keiko Minami work on paper?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Keiko Minami work on paper is $1,063. 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 Keiko Minami's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Keiko Minami work on paper is $3,660. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Keiko Minami print?
Based on 152 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Keiko Minami print (small (under 50 cm)) is $783, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Keiko Minami work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Keiko Minami work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $988, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Keiko Minami's auction record?
Keiko Minami's auction record is $6,643, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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