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# KOMATSU Miwa (b. 1984)

KOMATSU Miwa is a Japanese artist with 218 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $10,430. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by KOMATSU Miwa is recorded as sold in 2026 for $23,354; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a KOMATSU Miwa work worth?

Across 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KOMATSU Miwa work is $10,430.

The median KOMATSU Miwa print sells for $4,551 across 110 lots.

The median KOMATSU Miwa painting sells for $38,081 across 50 lots.

The median KOMATSU Miwa sculpture sells for $74,211 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) KOMATSU Miwa prints typically sell for $2,772–$8,389 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) KOMATSU Miwa prints typically sell for $2,666–$7,236 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 119 | $4,551‡ | $235,049‡ | 92.4% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 51 | $38,081‡ | $220,196‡ | — | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $18,061‡ | $54,196‡ | — | 2025-10-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $74,211‡ | $88,254‡ | — | 2026-05-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $131,932‡ | $235,049‡ | — | 2026-04-11 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

KOMATSU Miwa's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (119 lots) median $4,551 with 92.4% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $38,081, record $220,196. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical KOMATSU Miwa painting sells for around 8.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $131,932.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $2,666–$7,236‡ | $3,548‡ | $235,049‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $2,772–$8,389‡ | $5,008‡ | $103,161‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $20,113–$47,869‡ | $23,627‡ | $56,010 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $26,091–$54,868‡ | $32,767‡ | $116,598‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $103,783–$156,308‡ | $130,526‡ | $220,196‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $66,870–$76,300‡ | $74,211‡ | $88,254‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $235,049‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $220,196‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $208,839‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $103,161‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $88,254‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $78,011‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $54,196‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $41,752‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 KOMATSU Miwa worth?

Across 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KOMATSU Miwa work is $10,430. The median KOMATSU Miwa print sells for $4,551 across 110 lots. The median KOMATSU Miwa painting sells for $38,081 across 50 lots. The median KOMATSU Miwa sculpture sells for $74,211 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) KOMATSU Miwa prints typically sell for $2,772–$8,389 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) KOMATSU Miwa prints typically sell for $2,666–$7,236 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a KOMATSU Miwa print?

Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KOMATSU Miwa print is $4,551. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is KOMATSU Miwa's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a KOMATSU Miwa print is $235,049. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a KOMATSU Miwa painting?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KOMATSU Miwa painting is $38,081. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is KOMATSU Miwa's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a KOMATSU Miwa painting is $220,196. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium KOMATSU Miwa print?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium KOMATSU Miwa print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,008, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small KOMATSU Miwa print?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small KOMATSU Miwa print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,548, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is KOMATSU Miwa's auction record?

KOMATSU Miwa's auction record is $235,049, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “KOMATSU Miwa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/komatsu-miwa (updated 2026-11-02).

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.