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# Tanabe Chikuunsai IV (b. 1973)

Tanabe Chikuunsai IV is a Japanese artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $8,237. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tanabe Chikuunsai IV is recorded as sold in 2026 for $14,116; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tanabe Chikuunsai IV work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tanabe Chikuunsai IV work is $8,237.

The median Tanabe Chikuunsai IV sculpture sells for $8,237 across 4 lots.

The median Tanabe Chikuunsai IV photograph sells for $1,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $8,237‡ | $14,116‡ | — | 2026-01-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 | — | 2024-09-17 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $14,116‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $12,391 |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,600 |

‡ 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 Tanabe Chikuunsai IV worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tanabe Chikuunsai IV work is $8,237. The median Tanabe Chikuunsai IV sculpture sells for $8,237 across 4 lots. The median Tanabe Chikuunsai IV photograph sells for $1,600 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tanabe Chikuunsai IV's auction record?

Tanabe Chikuunsai IV's auction record is $14,116, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

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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.