> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mr · updated 2026-11-02

# Mr. (b. 1969)

## What is Mr.’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 534 auction results for Mr. at 24 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,154 including buyer’s premium (middle half $462–$53,560, n=38). The auction record is $9,955,618 for Untitled (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2005 | Acrylic on canvas | $9,955,618 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Helloooo There !, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,219,151 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 3 | New York Ferry Terminal (Blue), 2004 | Acrylic on FRP | $1,795,632 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 4 | Green Forest, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $1,260,000 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | STREET-CORNER OASIS, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $904,978 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Such a Thrill… It's Crazy, 2013 | Acrylic paint | $863,496 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled (diptych, acrylic and silkscreen on canvas mounted on wood panel), 2020 | Acrylic paint | $783,454 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | May - Blue Hawaii, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $671,831 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | The Endless Landscape of this Reality, 2009 | Acrylic on canvas | $647,135 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | LIFE IS MUSIC 人生是音樂, 2012 | Acrylic on canvas | $569,023 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 71 | $160,261 |
| Sculpture | 19 | $65,288 |
| Other | 47 | $55,703 |
| Works on paper | 46 | $18,865 |
| Prints | 68 | $1,774 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 58 | $380,301 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $16,117 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 105 | $3,122 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 534 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mr. is a Japanese artist with 624 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,903. 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 Mr. sold in 2026 for $3,058, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mr. work worth?

Across 530 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mr. work is $2,903.

The median Mr. print sells for $1,083 across 278 lots.

The median Mr. painting sells for $127,748 across 80 lots.

The median Mr. work on paper sells for $16,956 across 72 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Mr. prints typically sell for $645–$2,057 (the middle half of 261 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Mr. work on papers typically sell for $5,225–$29,944 (the middle half of 60 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 | 330 | $1,083†‡ | $517,100 | 84.2% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 85 | $127,748‡ | $10M | 94.1% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 74 | $16,956†‡ | $242,274 | 97.3% | 2026-04-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 27 | $48,385‡ | $484,548 | 96.3% | 2025-11-28 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,947 | $3,122 | — | 2021-05-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 82 | $340,600‡ | $10M | — | 2026-09-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Mr.'s market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (330 lots) median $1,083 with 84.2% sell-through. Paintings (85 lots) median $127,748, record $9,955,618. A typical Mr. painting sells for around 118× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 82 lots) the median is $340,600.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,258–$8,954‡ | $2,856‡ | $51,685 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 261 | $645–$2,057†‡ | $1,044†‡ | $154,189 |

† 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) | 10 | $8,050–$42,384‡ | $12,975‡ | $177,965 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $41,903–$135,054‡ | $67,000‡ | $274,029‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $152,500–$561,791‡ | $421,526‡ | $10M |

‡ 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 | $5,225–$29,944†‡ | $13,691†‡ | $137,915 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $35,320–$147,310‡ | $58,035‡ | $242,274 |

† 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) | 12 | $3,984–$30,416‡ | $13,132‡ | $56,134 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $148,398–$381,071 | $233,913 | $484,548 |

‡ 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 | 2008 | $10M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $517,100 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $484,548 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $454,043 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $424,167 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $242,274 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $175,759‡ |

‡ 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 Mr. worth?

Across 530 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mr. work is $2,903. The median Mr. print sells for $1,083 across 278 lots. The median Mr. painting sells for $127,748 across 80 lots. The median Mr. work on paper sells for $16,956 across 72 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mr. prints typically sell for $645–$2,057 (the middle half of 261 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Mr. work on papers typically sell for $5,225–$29,944 (the middle half of 60 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 Mr. print?

Based on 278 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mr. print is $1,083. 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 Mr.'s most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mr. print is $517,100.

### What is the average price of a Mr. painting?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mr. painting is $127,748. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mr.'s most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mr. painting is $9,955,618.

### What is the average price of a Mr. work on paper?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mr. work on paper is $16,956. 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 Mr.'s most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mr. work on paper is $242,274.

### What is the average price of a medium Mr. print?

Based on 261 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mr. print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,044, 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 small Mr. work on paper?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mr. work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,691, 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 Mr.'s auction record?

Mr.'s auction record is $9,955,618, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mr. auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mr (updated 2026-11-02).

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.