Kenro Izu (b. 1949)
What is Kenro Izu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Kenro Izu at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,118 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,044–$1,873, n=6). The auction record is $6,250 for Three Still Life Images (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Still Life Images, 1949 | Wool | $6,250 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | Still Life #557, 1997 | Platinum | $6,000 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 3 | Still Life #550, 1996 | Platinum palladium print | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Still Life #591, 1997 | Platinum palladium print | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2025 |
| 5 | Still Life #603, 1949 | Pencil on print recto | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Still-Life #72, 1949 | Pencil | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2008 |
| 7 | Still Life, 637 (Calla Lilies), 2000 | In pencil in the margin | $2,868 | Christie's | Feb 2003 |
| 8 | Still Life #534, 1949 | Platinum | $2,700 | Bonhams | May 2008 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life #227, 1949 | Pencil on print recto | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Still Life #227, 1949 | Pencil on print recto | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 24 | $2,125 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,457 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Kenro Izu is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,593. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Kenro Izu sold in 2025 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kenro Izu on OpeningBid →What is a Kenro Izu work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenro Izu work is $1,593.
The median Kenro Izu photograph sells for $1,593 across 25 lots.
The median Kenro Izu print sells for $1,320 across 5 lots.
The median Kenro Izu work on paper sells for $2,868 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,320 | $6,250 | — | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,868 | $2,868 | — | 2003-02-12 |
| Photography | 28 | $1,593† | $6,000 | 89.3% | 2026-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $840–$2,575† | $1,020† | $6,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,180–$2,562 | $2,125 | $5,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $6,250 |
| Photography | 2010 | $6,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $5,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $2,868 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kenro Izu worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenro Izu work is $1,593. The median Kenro Izu photograph sells for $1,593 across 25 lots. The median Kenro Izu print sells for $1,320 across 5 lots. The median Kenro Izu work on paper sells for $2,868 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Kenro Izu photograph?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenro Izu photograph is $1,593. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kenro Izu's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenro Izu photograph is $6,000.
What is the average price of a small Kenro Izu photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kenro Izu photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Kenro Izu photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kenro Izu photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Kenro Izu's auction record?
Kenro Izu's auction record is $6,250, set in 2018.
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