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# Takashi Murakami (1962–2011)

## What is Takashi Murakami’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6,683 auction results for Takashi Murakami at 82 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,408 including buyer’s premium (middle half $931–$2,418, n=663). The auction record is $15,161,000 for My Lonesome Cowboy (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Lonesome Cowboy | Oil, acrylic, fiberglass, and iron | $15,161,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Red Demon and Blue Demon with 48 Arhats, 2013 | Acrylic, gold and platinum leaf on canvas mounted on board, in 5 parts | $6,080,000 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Tan Tan Bo, 2001 | Acrylic paint | $5,037,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | 69 Arhats Beneath the Bodhi Tree, 2013 | Acrylic, gold and platinum leaf on canvas mounted on board, in 10 parts | $4,966,411 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Kaikai Kiki, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $3,119,878 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | Miss Ko² (Project Ko²), 1997 | Iron | $2,759,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Wow, Kaikai Kiki, 2010 | Acrylic and platinum leaf on canvas mounted on aluminium frame | $2,469,758 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Vapor Trail | — | $2,393,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Flower Matango (d), 2001-2006 | Acrylic paint | $2,013,807 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 10 | Oval Buddha Silver, 2008 | Silver | $1,830,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 245 | $212,185 |
| Sculpture | 115 | $4,167 |
| Works on paper | 63 | $2,813 |
| Other | 300 | $2,750 |
| Prints | 2,109 | $2,016 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 123 | $399,239 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 616 | $2,797 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,877 | $2,125 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 6,683 results from 82 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Takashi Murakami is a Japanese artist with 8,702 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,111. 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 Takashi Murakami sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Takashi Murakami works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Takashi Murakami work worth?

Across 6,663 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takashi Murakami work is $2,111.

The median Takashi Murakami print sells for $1,875 across 4,471 lots.

The median Takashi Murakami sculpture sells for $4,292 across 222 lots.

The median Takashi Murakami painting sells for $229,248 across 240 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Takashi Murakami prints typically sell for $1,197–$3,160 (the middle half of 3,236 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Takashi Murakami prints typically sell for $1,495–$4,187 (the middle half of 609 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 | 4,994 | $1,875†‡ | $327,213 | 89.5% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 263 | $229,248†‡ | $6.1M | 91.3% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 105 | $2,675†‡ | $62,784‡ | 78.1% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 266 | $4,292†‡ | $2.8M | 83.5% | 2026-09-29 |
| Photography | 9 | $1,962 | $9,682 | 88.9% | 2025-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 332 | $236,024†‡ | $15.2M | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Takashi Murakami's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4,994 lots) median $1,875 with 89.5% sell-through. Paintings (263 lots) median $229,248, record $6,080,000. A typical Takashi Murakami painting sells for around 122× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 332 lots) the median is $236,024.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 609 | $1,495–$4,187†‡ | $2,457†‡ | $139,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 3,236 | $1,197–$3,160†‡ | $1,788†‡ | $327,213 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $1,283–$4,120†‡ | $2,632†‡ | $36,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $48,970–$112,025‡ | $69,554‡ | $601,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 102 | $87,257–$372,373†‡ | $194,945†‡ | $956,292 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 78 | $254,051–$824,918‡ | $488,682‡ | $6.1M |

† 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) | 69 | $1,635–$4,000†‡ | $2,642†‡ | $23,622 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,872–$22,454†‡ | $4,450†‡ | $62,784‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 143 | $1,505–$5,146†‡ | $3,304†‡ | $147,218 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $901–$42,395†‡ | $18,012†‡ | $762,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $60,649–$797,500‡ | $453,210‡ | $2.8M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $6.1M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $327,213 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $278,538 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $62,784‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $35,463 |

‡ 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 Takashi Murakami worth?

Across 6,663 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takashi Murakami work is $2,111. The median Takashi Murakami print sells for $1,875 across 4,471 lots. The median Takashi Murakami sculpture sells for $4,292 across 222 lots. The median Takashi Murakami painting sells for $229,248 across 240 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Takashi Murakami prints typically sell for $1,197–$3,160 (the middle half of 3,236 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Takashi Murakami prints typically sell for $1,495–$4,187 (the middle half of 609 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 Takashi Murakami print?

Based on 4,471 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takashi Murakami print is $1,875. 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 Takashi Murakami's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Takashi Murakami print is $327,213.

### What is the average price of a Takashi Murakami sculpture?

Based on 222 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takashi Murakami sculpture is $4,292. 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 Takashi Murakami's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Takashi Murakami sculpture is $2,759,000.

### What is the average price of a Takashi Murakami painting?

Based on 240 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takashi Murakami painting is $229,248. 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 Takashi Murakami's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Takashi Murakami painting is $6,080,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Takashi Murakami print?

Based on 3,236 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Takashi Murakami print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,788, 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 small Takashi Murakami print?

Based on 609 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Takashi Murakami print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,457, 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 Takashi Murakami's auction record?

Takashi Murakami's auction record is $15,161,000, set in 2008.

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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, “Takashi Murakami auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/takashi-murakami (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.