Ritsue Mishima (b. 1962)
What is Ritsue Mishima’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Ritsue Mishima at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,845–$11,340, n=13). The auction record is $47,991 for CRYSTAL NEST (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRYSTAL NEST, 1962 | Hand-blown and applied clear glass | $47,991 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 2 | Medusa, 2008 | Hand-blown, applied and shaped glass | $32,366 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Spin, 1962 | Glass | $26,164 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Eolo, 2009 | Hand-blown, applied and shaped glass | $24,619 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 5 | CONO, 1962 | Hand-blown and applied clear glass | $23,996 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 6 | Inside, 2015 | Hand-blown and applied glass, acid-etched | $23,940 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Cellula, 2008 | Hand-blown, applied and shaped glass | $19,060 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 8 | Cometa, 2008 | Hand-blown and applied clear glass | $18,750 | Phillips | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | Cometa, 2008 | Hand-blown and applied clear glass | $15,120 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Fiore di Mare, 1962 | Cristal | $13,779 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 27 | $10,795 |
| Other | 12 | $10,116 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $10,320 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Ritsue Mishima is a Japanese artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $10,236. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ritsue Mishima sold in 2026 for $10,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ritsue Mishima work is $10,236.
The median Ritsue Mishima sculpture sells for $15,120 across 7 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $15,120 | $24,619 | — | 2025-02-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $32,366 | $47,991 | — | 2024-11-13 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $8,542–$18,983 | $16,935 | $24,619 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $24,619 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $19,060 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ritsue Mishima worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ritsue Mishima work is $10,236. The median Ritsue Mishima sculpture sells for $15,120 across 7 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ritsue Mishima's auction record?
Ritsue Mishima's auction record is $47,991, set in 2006.
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