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

# Reiji Kimura (1926–2021)

## What is Reiji Kimura’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Reiji Kimura at 5 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,792 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,664–$2,304, n=5). The auction record is $9,450 for Untitled (NJ04) (2024, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (NJ04), 1964 | Mixed media | $9,450 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled (mixed media on canvas), 1960 | Mixed media | $9,450 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (NJ07), 1961 | Mixed media | $8,568 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (mixed media), 1965 | Mixed media | $7,500 | Wright | Jan 2018 |
| 5 | NJ 12, 1965 | Mixed media | $6,930 | Rago Arts | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | NJ 30, 1965 | Mixed media | $6,300 | Wright | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | #564, 1965 | Mixed media | $5,670 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | NJ 8, 1965 | Mixed media | $5,670 | Rago Arts | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Metalic Collage #665, 1965 | Mixed media | $5,040 | Wright | Feb 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled (B-009), 1964 | Mixed media | $4,515 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 24 | $3,828 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $5,040 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $3,528 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Reiji Kimura is a Japan artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $3,521.

A work by Reiji Kimura sold in 2024 for $5,670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Reiji Kimura work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reiji Kimura work is $3,521.

The median Reiji Kimura work on paper sells for $4,515 across 3 lots.

The median Reiji Kimura painting sells for $2,096 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $2,096 | $2,096 | 50% | 2023-12-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,515 | $5,040 | — | 2025-01-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,515 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,096 |

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 Reiji Kimura worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reiji Kimura work is $3,521. The median Reiji Kimura work on paper sells for $4,515 across 3 lots. The median Reiji Kimura painting sells for $2,096 across 1 lots.

### What is Reiji Kimura's auction record?

Reiji Kimura's auction record is $9,450, set in 2024.

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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, “Reiji Kimura auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/reiji-kimura (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.