Seiji Kunishima (b. 1937)
Seiji Kunishima is a Japanese artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,960. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Seiji Kunishima sold in 2024 for $2,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Seiji Kunishima on OpeningBid →What is a Seiji Kunishima work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Seiji Kunishima work is $1,960.
The median Seiji Kunishima sculpture sells for $2,258 across 14 lots.
The median Seiji Kunishima work on paper sells for $300 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $300 | $1,375 | 60% | 2023-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $2,258† | $7,813 | 93.3% | 2026-01-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,662–$3,750† | $2,438† | $7,813 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $7,813 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Seiji Kunishima worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Seiji Kunishima work is $1,960. The median Seiji Kunishima sculpture sells for $2,258 across 14 lots. The median Seiji Kunishima work on paper sells for $300 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Seiji Kunishima sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Seiji Kunishima sculpture is $2,258. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Seiji Kunishima's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Seiji Kunishima sculpture is $7,813.
What is the average price of a small Seiji Kunishima sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Seiji Kunishima sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,438, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Seiji Kunishima's auction record?
Seiji Kunishima's auction record is $7,813, set in 2014.
See the full Seiji Kunishima record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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