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# Kurumada Masami

## What is Kurumada Masami’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Kurumada Masami at 5 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $339 including buyer’s premium (middle half $277–$462, n=16). The auction record is $1,077 for Saint Seiya Shiryû du Dragon (2026, Aibo Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Seiya Shiryû du Dragon, 1986-1989 | Ink and gouache on original dôga | $1,077 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Saint Seiya (聖闘士星矢) - Les Chevaliers du Zodiaque, 1986-1989 | Dôga original à la mine de plomb et crayon de couleur | $1,053 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Saori Kido - Athéna, 1986-1989 | Beau cellulo original à l’encre et à la gouache sur décor original gouaché | $847 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Saori Kido - Athéna et Seiya, 2004 | Dôga original à la mine de plomb et aux crayons de couleur, d’une feuille de correction, d’une copie de layout et d’une time-sheet | $539 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Ikki du Phénix, 1986-1989 | Original cellulo with ink and gouache glued to the back of its original pencil and colored pencil dôga | $462 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Saint Seiya Seiya Dôga, 1986-1989 | Original à la mine de plomb et aux crayons de couleur | $462 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Saint Seiya Seiya Dôga, 1986-1989 | Original à la mine de plomb et aux crayons de couleur | $431 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Saint Seiya, 2004 | Mine de plomb et aux crayons de couleur | $385 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Aiolia du Lion, 1986-1989 | Cellulo original à l'encre et à la gouache collé au dos de son dôga original à la mine de plomb et aux crayons de couleur | $339 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | B't X Neo (Teppei Takamiya), 1997-1998 | Ink and gouache on celluloid | $339 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $339 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $339 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kurumada Masami is a Japanese artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,053. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kurumada Masami sold in 2026 for $1,077, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kurumada Masami work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurumada Masami work is $1,053.

The median Kurumada Masami work on paper sells for $362 across 18 lots.

The median Kurumada Masami photograph sells for $791 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 20 | $362‡ | $3,859‡ | 90% | 2026-02-01 |
| Photography | 1 | $791‡ | $791‡ | — | 2024-06-13 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $277–$462‡ | $339‡ | $3,859‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,859‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,077 |
| Photography | 2024 | $791‡ |

‡ 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 Kurumada Masami worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurumada Masami work is $1,053. The median Kurumada Masami work on paper sells for $362 across 18 lots. The median Kurumada Masami photograph sells for $791 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Kurumada Masami work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurumada Masami work on paper is $362. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kurumada Masami's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurumada Masami work on paper is $3,859. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Kurumada Masami work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kurumada Masami work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $339, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kurumada Masami's auction record?

Kurumada Masami's auction record is $3,859, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Kurumada Masami auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kurumada-masami (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.