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# Sakakura Shimpei

Sakakura Shimpei is a Japanese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $676. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sakakura Shimpei is recorded as sold in 2017 for $676; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sakakura Shimpei work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sakakura Shimpei work is $676.

The median Sakakura Shimpei painting sells for $676 across 3 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 | 7 | $676‡ | $676‡ | 42.9% | 2026-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $676‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $676‡ |

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

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 Sakakura Shimpei worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sakakura Shimpei work is $676. The median Sakakura Shimpei painting sells for $676 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sakakura Shimpei's auction record?

Sakakura Shimpei's auction record is $676, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.