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# Takako Yamaguchi (b. 1952)

Takako Yamaguchi is a Japanese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $120,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Takako Yamaguchi sold in 2024 for $120,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Takako Yamaguchi work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takako Yamaguchi work is $120,000.

The median Takako Yamaguchi sculpture sells for $132,000 across 5 lots.

The median Takako Yamaguchi work on paper sells for $60,000 across 5 lots.

The median Takako Yamaguchi painting sells for $695,117 across 2 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 | 2 | $695,117 | $1.1M | — | 2024-04-05 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $60,000‡ | $825,500 | — | 2025-09-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $132,000 | $579,600 | — | 2024-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $243,183 | $1.1M | — | 2025-02-26 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $825,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $579,600 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $259,567 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $226,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $101,600 |

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 Takako Yamaguchi worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takako Yamaguchi work is $120,000. The median Takako Yamaguchi sculpture sells for $132,000 across 5 lots. The median Takako Yamaguchi work on paper sells for $60,000 across 5 lots. The median Takako Yamaguchi painting sells for $695,117 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Takako Yamaguchi's auction record?

Takako Yamaguchi's auction record is $1,130,668, set in 2024.

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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, “Takako Yamaguchi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/takako-yamaguchi (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.