> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shunei-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Shunei

Shunei is a Japanese artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $618. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shunei sold in 2012 for $1,598, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shunei work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shunei work is $618.

The median Shunei print sells for $618 across 4 lots.

The median Shunei sculpture sells for $1,598 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $618 | $1,035 | — | 1995-11-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,598 | $1,598 | 50% | 2012-10-25 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $1,598 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $1,035 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $863 |

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 Shunei worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shunei work is $618. The median Shunei print sells for $618 across 4 lots. The median Shunei sculpture sells for $1,598 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shunei's auction record?

Shunei's auction record is $1,598, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shunei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shunei-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.