OBATA Taku (b. 1980)
OBATA Taku is a Japanese artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,199. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by OBATA Taku sold in 2026 for $104,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View OBATA Taku on OpeningBid →What is a OBATA Taku work worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a OBATA Taku work is $2,199.
The median OBATA Taku print sells for $1,374 across 40 lots.
The median OBATA Taku work on paper sells for $2,097 across 32 lots.
The median OBATA Taku sculpture sells for $3,296 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) OBATA Taku prints typically sell for $558–$2,522 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 44 | $1,374‡ | $7,366‡ | 90.9% | 2026-09-12 |
| Paintings | 11 | $5,830‡ | $8,558‡ | 45.5% | 2025-07-13 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $2,097‡ | $104,760 | 80% | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $3,296‡ | $15,349‡ | 85.7% | 2025-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $17,186‡ | $104,760 | — | 2026-06-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
OBATA Taku's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $1,374 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $5,830, record $8,558. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical OBATA Taku painting sells for around 4.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $17,186.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,208–$3,474‡ | $2,823‡ | $3,902‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $558–$2,522‡ | $1,372‡ | $7,366‡ |
‡ 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) | 12 | $631–$2,199‡ | $1,567‡ | $3,735‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,155–$4,431‡ | $2,659‡ | $104,760 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $965–$2,902‡ | $2,139‡ | $3,754 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,194–$11,590‡ | $7,231‡ | $13,734‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $104,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $36,268‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $15,349‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $13,734‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $8,558‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $7,366‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $7,151‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,939‡ |
‡ 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 OBATA Taku worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a OBATA Taku work is $2,199. The median OBATA Taku print sells for $1,374 across 40 lots. The median OBATA Taku work on paper sells for $2,097 across 32 lots. The median OBATA Taku sculpture sells for $3,296 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) OBATA Taku prints typically sell for $558–$2,522 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a OBATA Taku print?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a OBATA Taku print is $1,374. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is OBATA Taku's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a OBATA Taku print is $7,366. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a OBATA Taku work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a OBATA Taku work on paper is $2,097. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is OBATA Taku's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a OBATA Taku work on paper is $104,760.
What is the average price of a OBATA Taku sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a OBATA Taku sculpture is $3,296. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is OBATA Taku's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a OBATA Taku sculpture is $15,349. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium OBATA Taku print?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium OBATA Taku print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,372, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium OBATA Taku work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium OBATA Taku work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,659, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is OBATA Taku's auction record?
OBATA Taku's auction record is $104,760, set in 2026.
See the full OBATA Taku record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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