Masayuki
What is Masayuki’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Masayuki at 17 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,470 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,264–$11,163, n=6). The auction record is $13,074 for A large ivory and Shibayama decorated model of an elephant (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A large ivory and Shibayama decorated model of an elephant, Meiji period | Ivory and Shibayama decorated model of an elephant | $13,074 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Stag-Antler Obi-Hasami Netsuke of a Merman, 1868 | Stag-antler | $12,750 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | THREE WOOD NETSUKE OF HORSES, 1868 | Netsuke | $6,400 | Bonhams | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | ENSEMBLE EN IVOIRE, Meiji period | Inlaid ivory, nacre, horn and tortoiseshell (shibayama) | $6,059 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | A SEATED ONI AND A SAKE DRINKER | Boxwood | $3,679 | Koller Auktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | A KYO SUKASHI TSUBA AND TEN OTHERS | Metal (tsuba) | $2,992 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 7 | Tengu no Tamago | Carved wood | $2,540 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | ~ GRAND OKIMONO, circa 1920 | Ivory and marine ivory | $2,030 | Tajan | Feb 2019 |
| 9 | An ivory okimono c.1880, in the form of numerous, 1880 | Ivory | $1,652 | Sworders | May 2010 |
| 10 | λ AN IVORY OKIMONO, SIGNED MASAYUKI Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting Daikoku, the God of Wealth, standing on an oval base with a smiling expression, holding a hammer and a large sack slung over his left shoulder, with small rats at his, Meiji period | Ivory | $1,092 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 27 | $525 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $415 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Masayuki is a Japanese artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $382. 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 Masayuki sold in 2026 for $13,074, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Masayuki on OpeningBid →What is a Masayuki work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masayuki work is $382.
The median Masayuki sculpture sells for $325 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $325†‡ | $2,540 | 66.7% | 2026-04-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,074‡ | $30,579‡ | — | 2026-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $225–$425†‡ | $225†‡ | $2,540 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,540 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $648 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Masayuki worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masayuki work is $382. The median Masayuki sculpture sells for $325 across 6 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 Masayuki's auction record?
Masayuki's auction record is $30,579, set in 2004. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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