> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kosen · updated 2026-11-01

# Kosen

Kosen is a Japanese artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $594. 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 Kosen sold in 2023 for $2,225, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kosen work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kosen work is $594.

The median Kosen painting sells for $690 across 1 lots.

The median Kosen sculpture sells for $978 across 1 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 1 | $690 | $690 | — | 2000-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $978 | $978 | — | 2017-04-01 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $978 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $690 |

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 Kosen worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kosen work is $594. The median Kosen painting sells for $690 across 1 lots. The median Kosen sculpture sells for $978 across 1 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 Kosen's auction record?

Kosen's auction record is $2,225, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kosen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kosen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.