Kishio Murata (1910–1992)
Kishio Murata is a Japanese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,422. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Kishio Murata sold in 2026 for $2,413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kishio Murata on OpeningBid →What is a Kishio Murata work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kishio Murata work is $1,422.
The median Kishio Murata painting sells for $1,422 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $1,422† | $8,568† | 80% | 2026-03-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $900–$2,413† | $1,875† | $8,568† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $8,568† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,413 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kishio Murata worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kishio Murata work is $1,422. The median Kishio Murata painting sells for $1,422 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kishio Murata's auction record?
Kishio Murata's auction record is $8,568, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,568 (buyer's premium not included).
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