Mayuka Yamamoto (b. 1964)
What is Mayuka Yamamoto’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 193 auction results for Mayuka Yamamoto at 11 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,909 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,318–$57,127, n=13). The auction record is $210,439 for Penguin Boy (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penguin Boy, 2019 | Oil paint | $210,439 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | White dog boy, 2018 | Oil paint | $177,668 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Standing White Bear, 2018 | Oil paint | $177,008 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Snow Rabbit, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $176,717 | Phillips | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Little Prince Boy, 2021 | Oil paint | $160,531 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Penguin Boy, 2018 | Oil paint | $160,515 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 7 | Wolf, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $121,173 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 8 | Little White Dog | — | $100,157 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Little White Dog, 2020 | Oil paint | $100,157 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Little Red Bear in Box, 2020 | Oil paint | $88,281 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $51,937 |
| Prints | 12 | $2,791 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $65,290 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $28,335 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $14,513 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 193 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Mayuka Yamamoto is a Japanese artist with 219 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $11,247. 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 Mayuka Yamamoto is recorded as sold in 2026 for $22,901; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 193 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mayuka Yamamoto work is $11,247.
The median Mayuka Yamamoto painting sells for $35,739 across 115 lots.
The median Mayuka Yamamoto print sells for $3,133 across 64 lots.
The median Mayuka Yamamoto sculpture sells for $4,454 across 5 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Mayuka Yamamoto paintings typically sell for $29,126–$87,175 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Mayuka Yamamoto prints typically sell for $2,563–$5,530 (the middle half of 45 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 | 70 | $3,133†‡ | $11,247‡ | 91.4% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 129 | $35,739†‡ | $281,182‡ | 89.1% | 2026-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,544‡ | $7,005‡ | — | 2024-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $4,454‡ | $5,857‡ | — | 2025-01-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,120 | $2,120 | — | 2022-03-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $133,864‡ | $281,182‡ | — | 2024-12-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mayuka Yamamoto's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (70 lots) median $3,133 with 91.4% sell-through. Paintings (129 lots) median $35,739, record $281,182. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Mayuka Yamamoto painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $133,864.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,215–$4,028†‡ | $2,672†‡ | $11,247‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $2,563–$5,530†‡ | $3,460†‡ | $9,517‡ |
† 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) | 32 | $8,514–$47,019†‡ | $25,623†‡ | $100,157 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $6,388–$36,481†‡ | $22,447†‡ | $160,531 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $29,126–$87,175†‡ | $63,299†‡ | $281,182‡ |
† 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) | 5 | $4,424–$4,703‡ | $4,454‡ | $5,857‡ |
‡ 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 | $281,182‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $210,439 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,247‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,247‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,005‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,857‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,703‡ |
| Photography | 2022 | $2,120 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mayuka Yamamoto worth?
Across 193 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mayuka Yamamoto work is $11,247. The median Mayuka Yamamoto painting sells for $35,739 across 115 lots. The median Mayuka Yamamoto print sells for $3,133 across 64 lots. The median Mayuka Yamamoto sculpture sells for $4,454 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Mayuka Yamamoto paintings typically sell for $29,126–$87,175 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mayuka Yamamoto prints typically sell for $2,563–$5,530 (the middle half of 45 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 Mayuka Yamamoto painting?
Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mayuka Yamamoto painting is $35,739. 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 Mayuka Yamamoto's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mayuka Yamamoto painting is $281,182. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Mayuka Yamamoto print?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mayuka Yamamoto print is $3,133. 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 Mayuka Yamamoto's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mayuka Yamamoto print is $11,247. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large Mayuka Yamamoto painting?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mayuka Yamamoto painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $63,299, 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 Mayuka Yamamoto print?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mayuka Yamamoto print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,460, 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 Mayuka Yamamoto's auction record?
Mayuka Yamamoto's auction record is $281,182, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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