Kokei
What is Kokei’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Kokei at 9 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,536 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,429–$2,556, n=9). The auction record is $6,015 for JAPON - Époque EDO (1603-1868), XIXe siècle Netsuke en buis (2026, Thierry de Maigret). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $1,536 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,536 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Kokei is a Japanese artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,493. 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 Kokei sold in 2026 for $6,015, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kokei on OpeningBid →What is a Kokei work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kokei work is $1,493.
The median Kokei print sells for $1,330 across 4 lots.
The median Kokei sculpture sells for $2,894 across 2 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 | 4 | $1,330 | $1,645 | — | 1999-11-26 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,894† | $5,038 | — | 2025-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $5,038 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $1,645 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $1,370 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $750† |
† 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 Kokei worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kokei work is $1,493. The median Kokei print sells for $1,330 across 4 lots. The median Kokei sculpture sells for $2,894 across 2 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 Kokei's auction record?
Kokei's auction record is $6,015, set in 2026.
See the full Kokei record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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