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# Ken Ohara (b. 1942)

Ken Ohara is a Japanese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $780. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ken Ohara sold in 2023 for $3,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ken Ohara work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Ohara work is $780.

The median Ken Ohara photograph sells for $840 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 8 | $840 | $5,000 | 87.5% | 2023-10-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $5,000 |
| Photography | 2023 | $3,556 |

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 Ken Ohara worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Ohara work is $780. The median Ken Ohara photograph sells for $840 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ken Ohara's auction record?

Ken Ohara's auction record is $5,000, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ken Ohara auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-ohara (updated 2026-11-01).

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.