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# Munakata Shiko (1903–1975)

Munakata Shiko is a Japanese artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,555. 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 Munakata Shiko sold in 2026 for $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Munakata Shiko work worth?

Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Munakata Shiko work is $3,555.

The median Munakata Shiko print sells for $3,478 across 80 lots.

The median Munakata Shiko work on paper sells for $3,035 across 11 lots.

The median Munakata Shiko sculpture sells for $25,872 across 1 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 | 81 | $3,478†‡ | $71,259 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,035 | $14,665 | — | 2023-10-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $25,872 | $25,872 | — | 2023-12-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $25,872‡ | $71,259 | — | 2023-12-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $626–$3,979†‡ | $1,723†‡ | $7,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $9,652–$14,755‡ | $11,255‡ | $71,259 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $71,259 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $25,872 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $15,473‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $14,665 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,946 |

‡ 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 Munakata Shiko worth?

Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Munakata Shiko work is $3,555. The median Munakata Shiko print sells for $3,478 across 80 lots. The median Munakata Shiko work on paper sells for $3,035 across 11 lots. The median Munakata Shiko sculpture sells for $25,872 across 1 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 Munakata Shiko print?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Munakata Shiko print is $3,478. 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 Munakata Shiko's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Munakata Shiko print is $71,259.

### What is the average price of a Munakata Shiko work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Munakata Shiko work on paper is $3,035.

### What is Munakata Shiko's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Munakata Shiko work on paper is $14,665.

### What is the average price of a small Munakata Shiko print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Munakata Shiko print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,723, 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 Munakata Shiko's auction record?

Munakata Shiko's auction record is $71,259, set in 2021.

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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, “Munakata Shiko auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/munakata-shiko-3 (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.