Sori Yanagi (1915–2011)
What is Sori Yanagi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Sori Yanagi at 21 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,556 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,870–$4,928, n=35). The auction record is $60,000 for Two Early "Butterfly" Stools (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Early "Butterfly" Stools, 1950 | Rosewood | $60,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Elephant stools, 1954 | Lacquered fiberglass | $14,080 | Wright | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Butterfly, 1915 | Sori Yanagi (1915-2011) | $10,369 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Butterfly stool, 1954 | Teak plywood, brass | $8,960 | Wright | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Butterfly stool, 1954 | Cartridge brass | $8,820 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Butterfly stools, 1954 | Partridgewood | $8,750 | Wright | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Butterfly stool, 1954 | Rosewood plywood, brass, upholstery | $8,320 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 8 | Butterfly, 1915 | Sori Yanagi (1915-2011) | $7,465 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Tabouret, 1915 | Stainless steel | $6,719 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Butterfly, circa 1956 | Thermoformed rosewood plywood, cylindrical stretcher and brass hardware | $6,667 | Tajan | May 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 121 | $2,520 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 90 | $3,028 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $1,406 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Sori Yanagi is a Japanese artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,414. 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 Sori Yanagi sold in 2026 for $14,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sori Yanagi on OpeningBid →What is a Sori Yanagi work worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sori Yanagi work is $2,414.
The median Sori Yanagi sculpture sells for $6,719 across 3 lots.
The median Sori Yanagi work on paper sells for $1,610 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,610 | $1,610 | — | 2009-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $6,719 | $14,080 | — | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $8,960 | $60,000 | — | 2026-10-08 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $14,080 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $6,719 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,610 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sori Yanagi worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sori Yanagi work is $2,414. The median Sori Yanagi sculpture sells for $6,719 across 3 lots. The median Sori Yanagi work on paper sells for $1,610 across 1 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 Sori Yanagi's auction record?
Sori Yanagi's auction record is $60,000, set in 2024.
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