Shuji Mukai (b. 1939)
Shuji Mukai is a Japanese artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $6,007. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shuji Mukai is recorded as sold in 2025 for $13,976; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shuji Mukai on OpeningBid →What is a Shuji Mukai work worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shuji Mukai work is $6,007.
The median Shuji Mukai painting sells for $3,915 across 20 lots.
The median Shuji Mukai work on paper sells for $1,526 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 | 24 | $3,915‡ | $93,510 | 83.3% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,526‡ | $18,689‡ | — | 2015-12-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,169–$3,842‡ | $3,339‡ | $6,007‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,834–$32,156‡ | $18,750‡ | $48,391‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $93,510 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $48,391‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $18,689‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,526‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shuji Mukai worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shuji Mukai work is $6,007. The median Shuji Mukai painting sells for $3,915 across 20 lots. The median Shuji Mukai work on paper sells for $1,526 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Shuji Mukai painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shuji Mukai painting is $3,915. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shuji Mukai's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shuji Mukai painting is $93,510.
What is Shuji Mukai's auction record?
Shuji Mukai's auction record is $93,510, set in 2015.
See the full Shuji Mukai record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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