Otani Workshop (b. 1980)
What is Otani Workshop’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Otani Workshop at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,972 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,169–$7,465, n=14). The auction record is $61,148 for Sleeping Child (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sleeping Child, 2017 | Ceramics | $61,148 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Hydrant Person, 2015 | Terracotta | $18,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (acrylic on wood) | Acrylic on wood | $12,229 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Evening, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $12,156 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Big Head | FRP and wood sculpture | $11,563 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Blessed Man | Ceramic sculpture | $10,830 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic on wood) | Acrylic on wood | $9,172 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Lion Head, 2015 | Ceramics | $8,157 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 9 | Netherworld Resident, 2012 | Ceramics | $8,157 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | Eruption | Ceramic and glass sculpture | $7,657 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 25 | $5,972 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $9,172 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $5,972 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Otani Workshop is a Japanese artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $5,034. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Otani Workshop is recorded as sold in 2026 for $8,393; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Otani Workshop on OpeningBid →What is a Otani Workshop work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otani Workshop work is $5,034.
The median Otani Workshop sculpture sells for $8,058 across 5 lots.
The median Otani Workshop painting sells for $9,172 across 5 lots.
The median Otani Workshop print sells for $932 across 1 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 | 1 | $932‡ | $932‡ | — | 2025-09-13 |
| Paintings | 5 | $9,172‡ | $12,229 | — | 2025-01-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $8,058‡ | $11,563 | 83.3% | 2026-10-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $31,669‡ | $61,148 | — | 2023-05-29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Otani Workshop's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $932. Paintings (5 lots) median $9,172, record $12,229. A typical Otani Workshop painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $31,669.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $12,229 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $12,156 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $11,563 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $8,393‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $932‡ |
‡ 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 Otani Workshop worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otani Workshop work is $5,034. The median Otani Workshop sculpture sells for $8,058 across 5 lots. The median Otani Workshop painting sells for $9,172 across 5 lots. The median Otani Workshop print sells for $932 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Otani Workshop's auction record?
Otani Workshop's auction record is $61,148, set in 2023.
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