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# Sakurai Rieko (1977–2015)

Sakurai Rieko is a Japanese artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $19,430. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sakurai Rieko is recorded as sold in 2015 for $19,430; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sakurai Rieko work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sakurai Rieko work is $19,430.

The median Sakurai Rieko painting sells for $397,037 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $397,037‡ | $1.3M | 60% | 2015-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1.2M | $1.3M | — | 2008-05-25 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1.2M |

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 Sakurai Rieko worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sakurai Rieko work is $19,430. The median Sakurai Rieko painting sells for $397,037 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sakurai Rieko's auction record?

Sakurai Rieko's auction record is $1,320,754, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.