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# Leiko Ikemura (b. 1951)

## What is Leiko Ikemura’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 223 auction results for Leiko Ikemura at 20 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $31,323 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,245–$40,578, n=20). The auction record is $128,660 for Kaiserstuhl (2021, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaiserstuhl, 2013 | Öl und Tempera auf Jute | $128,660 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Light-Blue-Face, 2018 | Öl und Tempera auf Jute | $105,900 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Floating Face, 2009 | Tempera auf Leinwand | $88,755 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Face (M-07-33), 2007 | Tempera auf Leinwand | $83,250 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Floating Face (M-07-14), 2007 | Tempera auf Leinwand | $72,655 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Figur in Blau, 1996 | Öl auf Leinwand | $65,087 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Leinwand), 1985 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $65,087 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Déesse de la guerre, 1986 | Oil paint | $64,937 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Ten untitled watercolours on card, individually, 1997 | Watercolor | $64,923 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Liegende, 2003 | Bronze, dunkelbraun und grün patiniert | $61,348 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $42,382 |
| Sculpture | 18 | $33,300 |
| Other | 7 | $12,866 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $3,815 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $37,424 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $32,543 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $19,917 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 223 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Leiko Ikemura is a Japanese artist with 245 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,983. 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 Leiko Ikemura sold in 2026 for $5,514, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Leiko Ikemura works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Leiko Ikemura work worth?

Across 223 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leiko Ikemura work is $3,983.

The median Leiko Ikemura work on paper sells for $1,477 across 98 lots.

The median Leiko Ikemura painting sells for $30,442 across 60 lots.

The median Leiko Ikemura print sells for $432 across 25 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Leiko Ikemura work on papers typically sell for $895–$3,204 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Leiko Ikemura work on papers typically sell for $890–$2,979 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 | 27 | $432†‡ | $6,509 | 92.6% | 2025-11-26 |
| Paintings | 65 | $30,442†‡ | $105,900 | 92.3% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 100 | $1,477†‡ | $60,546 | 98% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 26 | $24,218†‡ | $61,348 | 88.5% | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $68,195‡ | $128,660 | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Leiko Ikemura's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $432 with 92.6% sell-through. Paintings (65 lots) median $30,442, record $105,900. A typical Leiko Ikemura painting sells for around 70× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $68,195.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $229–$484†‡ | $355†‡ | $6,509 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $475–$992†‡ | $710†‡ | $2,703‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 8 | $4,029–$21,414†‡ | $11,687†‡ | $64,923 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $24,237–$57,183†‡ | $35,502†‡ | $105,900 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $18,814–$46,784†‡ | $32,486†‡ | $65,087 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $895–$3,204†‡ | $1,406†‡ | $60,546 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $890–$2,979†‡ | $1,338†‡ | $16,367‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $2,502–$11,894†‡ | $5,364†‡ | $36,327 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $16,619–$24,218†‡ | $22,705†‡ | $33,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $30,882–$42,525‡ | $37,117‡ | $61,348 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $105,900 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $88,755 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $61,348 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $60,546 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $48,815 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $41,548‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,703‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,080 |

‡ 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 Leiko Ikemura worth?

Across 223 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leiko Ikemura work is $3,983. The median Leiko Ikemura work on paper sells for $1,477 across 98 lots. The median Leiko Ikemura painting sells for $30,442 across 60 lots. The median Leiko Ikemura print sells for $432 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Leiko Ikemura work on papers typically sell for $895–$3,204 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Leiko Ikemura work on papers typically sell for $890–$2,979 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 the average price of a Leiko Ikemura work on paper?

Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leiko Ikemura work on paper is $1,477. 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 Leiko Ikemura's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leiko Ikemura work on paper is $60,546.

### What is the average price of a Leiko Ikemura painting?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leiko Ikemura painting is $30,442. 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 Leiko Ikemura's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leiko Ikemura painting is $105,900.

### What is the average price of a Leiko Ikemura print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leiko Ikemura print is $432. 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 Leiko Ikemura's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leiko Ikemura print is $6,509.

### What is the average price of a small Leiko Ikemura work on paper?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leiko Ikemura work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,406, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Leiko Ikemura work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leiko Ikemura work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,338, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Leiko Ikemura's auction record?

Leiko Ikemura's auction record is $128,660, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Leiko Ikemura auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leiko-ikemura (updated 2026-11-03).

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.