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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.