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# Maiko Kobayashi (b. 1977)

## What is Maiko Kobayashi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Maiko Kobayashi at 8 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,111 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,225–$3,351, n=5). The auction record is $35,317 for In Between Oneself and Others #1 (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Between Oneself and Others #1, 2016 | Mixed media with washi paper, with certificate of authenticity | $35,317 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled Songe #5, 2013 | Acrylic paint | $21,038 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2011 | Acrylic on canvas | $16,225 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Tones of Mind #4, 2022 | Acrylic on paper laid on canvas | $16,215 | K-Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | In Between Oneself and Others #18, 2018 | Mixed media with washi paper | $10,504 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled (dance), 2016-2019 | Acrylic paint | $10,435 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | Don't Paint Me, Black #7, 2019 | Acrylic on board | $8,941 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | Don't Paint Me, Black #4, 2019 | Oil and acrylic on panel | $8,248 | K-Auction | May 2022 |
| 9 | Don't Paint Me, Black #8, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $8,027 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Untitled #17-16, 2016 | Panel painting | $7,706 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $8,027 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $8,941 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,816 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Maiko Kobayashi is a Japanese artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $8,248. 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 Maiko Kobayashi sold in 2026 for $16,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maiko Kobayashi work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maiko Kobayashi work is $8,248.

The median Maiko Kobayashi painting sells for $11,201 across 21 lots.

The median Maiko Kobayashi work on paper sells for $2,432 across 9 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 | 22 | $11,201†‡ | $38,933‡ | 95.5% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $2,432†‡ | $11,123† | 69.2% | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,816–$16,140‡ | $8,248‡ | $38,933‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $8,311–$14,329†‡ | $11,912†‡ | $18,003‡ |

† 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) | 7 | $1,336–$6,555†‡ | $2,432†‡ | $11,123† |

† 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 | 2021 | $38,933‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $21,038 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $11,123† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $10,435 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Maiko Kobayashi worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maiko Kobayashi work is $8,248. The median Maiko Kobayashi painting sells for $11,201 across 21 lots. The median Maiko Kobayashi work on paper sells for $2,432 across 9 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 Maiko Kobayashi painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maiko Kobayashi painting is $11,201. 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 Maiko Kobayashi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maiko Kobayashi painting is $38,933. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Maiko Kobayashi work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maiko Kobayashi work on paper is $2,432. 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 Maiko Kobayashi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maiko Kobayashi work on paper is $11,123. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,123 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Maiko Kobayashi painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maiko Kobayashi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Maiko Kobayashi's auction record?

Maiko Kobayashi's auction record is $38,933, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Maiko Kobayashi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maiko-kobayashi (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.