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# Rinko Kawauchi (b. 1972)

Rinko Kawauchi is a Japanese artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,968. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rinko Kawauchi sold in 2023 for $2,737, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rinko Kawauchi work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rinko Kawauchi work is $1,968.

The median Rinko Kawauchi photograph sells for $1,239 across 16 lots.

The median Rinko Kawauchi print sells for $4,566 across 4 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 | 5 | $4,566 | $5,689 | 80% | 2026-05-01 |
| Photography | 21 | $1,239‡ | $18,197 | 76.2% | 2025-12-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,239–$2,737 | $1,988 | $9,450 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,400–$5,123 | $2,265 | $18,197 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $18,197 |
| Photography | 2021 | $9,450 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,689 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,100 |

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 Rinko Kawauchi worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rinko Kawauchi work is $1,968. The median Rinko Kawauchi photograph sells for $1,239 across 16 lots. The median Rinko Kawauchi print sells for $4,566 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Rinko Kawauchi photograph?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rinko Kawauchi photograph is $1,239. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rinko Kawauchi's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rinko Kawauchi photograph is $18,197.

### What is Rinko Kawauchi's auction record?

Rinko Kawauchi's auction record is $18,197, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rinko Kawauchi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rinko-kawauchi (updated 2026-11-01).

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.