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# Munakata Shiko (1903–1975)

## What is Munakata Shiko’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 299 auction results for Munakata Shiko at 24 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $179 including buyer’s premium (middle half $84–$260, n=6). The auction record is $237,530 for In Praise of Flower Hunting (Hanakari sho) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Praise of Flower Hunting (Hanakari sho), Showa period | Woodblock print | $237,530 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Seven sumizuri-e from the series Ten Great Disciples of the Buddha (Shaka judai deshi), 1959 | Woodblock print | $127,248 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Tsuikai Munakata hanga Tokaido myotai byobu, 1903 | And an illegible seal; navy paper cover box with title slip sealed | $81,900 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Hakki-hi (White-skinned goddess), 1903 | Ink | $70,500 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 5 | Female bust, 20th century | Woodblock print | $54,293 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Ten Great Disciples of the Buddha (Shaka judai deshi), Showa period | Woodblock print | $47,506 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Samantabhadra, Incarnation of Buddha's Fundamental Law (Fugen bosatsu), 1961 | Woodblock print | $44,113 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Seated female figure, Showa period | Woodblock print | $40,719 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Female bust in a circle, 1962 | Woodblock print | $37,326 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Angeles (A), 1953 | Woodblock print | $33,933 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 86 | $6,445 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $5,040 |
| Prints | 47 | $3,380 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $15,120 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,938 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $3,380 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 299 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Munakata Shiko is a Japanese artist with 358 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,375. 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 Munakata Shiko is recorded as sold in 2026 for $30,323; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Munakata Shiko work worth?

Across 299 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Munakata Shiko work is $4,375.

The median Munakata Shiko print sells for $4,312 across 249 lots.

The median Munakata Shiko work on paper sells for $6,048 across 31 lots.

The median Munakata Shiko painting sells for $4,262 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Munakata Shiko prints typically sell for $1,660–$5,302 (the middle half of 112 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Munakata Shiko prints typically sell for $3,929–$33,933 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 292 | $4,312†‡ | $237,530 | 85.3% | 2026-06-10 |
| Paintings | 3 | $4,262‡ | $4,375 | 66.7% | 2025-03-06 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $6,048†‡ | $70,500 | 88.6% | 2026-05-30 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $44,113‡ | $237,530 | — | 2026-05-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Munakata Shiko's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (292 lots) median $4,312 with 85.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $4,262, record $4,375. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $44,113.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 112 | $1,660–$5,302†‡ | $3,415†‡ | $35,668‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $3,929–$33,933†‡ | $15,120†‡ | $81,900 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,574–$33,933‡ | $22,151‡ | $33,933 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $4,158–$25,396†‡ | $6,274†‡ | $70,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $4,133–$23,678‡ | $5,938‡ | $33,933 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $237,530 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $127,248 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $70,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $33,933 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $4,375 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,149‡ |

‡ 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 Munakata Shiko worth?

Across 299 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Munakata Shiko work is $4,375. The median Munakata Shiko print sells for $4,312 across 249 lots. The median Munakata Shiko work on paper sells for $6,048 across 31 lots. The median Munakata Shiko painting sells for $4,262 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Munakata Shiko prints typically sell for $1,660–$5,302 (the middle half of 112 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Munakata Shiko prints typically sell for $3,929–$33,933 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 the average price of a Munakata Shiko print?

Based on 249 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Munakata Shiko print is $4,312. 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 Munakata Shiko's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Munakata Shiko print is $237,530.

### What is the average price of a Munakata Shiko work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Munakata Shiko work on paper is $6,048. 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 Munakata Shiko's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Munakata Shiko work on paper is $70,500.

### What is the average price of a small Munakata Shiko print?

Based on 112 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Munakata Shiko print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Munakata Shiko print?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Munakata Shiko print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Munakata Shiko's auction record?

Munakata Shiko's auction record is $237,530, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Munakata Shiko auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shiko-munakata (updated 2026-11-02).

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.