Tokoo (1913–2021)
Tokoo is a Japanese artist with 333 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,950. 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 Tokoo is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,345; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tokoo on OpeningBid →What is a Tokoo work worth?
Across 289 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tokoo work is $1,950.
The median Tokoo print sells for $1,500 across 173 lots.
The median Tokoo work on paper sells for $3,644 across 73 lots.
The median Tokoo painting sells for $8,598 across 14 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Tokoo prints typically sell for $1,200–$2,400 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Tokoo prints typically sell for $700–$1,950 (the middle half of 51 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 | 198 | $1,500†‡ | $9,552‡ | 87.4% | 2026-05-14 |
| Paintings | 17 | $8,598‡ | $32,980‡ | 82.4% | 2022-11-03 |
| Works on Paper | 86 | $3,644‡ | $18,921‡ | 84.9% | 2026-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $17,000‡ | $46,795‡ | — | 2024-10-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tokoo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (198 lots) median $1,500 with 87.4% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $8,598, record $32,980. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Tokoo painting sells for around 5.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $17,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $700–$1,950†‡ | $1,179†‡ | $3,553‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $1,200–$2,400†‡ | $1,833†‡ | $4,202‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,650–$10,447‡ | $7,846‡ | $17,000‡ |
‡ 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) | 20 | $1,517–$3,711‡ | $2,017‡ | $14,479‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,853–$5,599‡ | $2,607‡ | $12,222‡ |
‡ 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 | 2015 | $32,980‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $24,195‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $18,921‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $15,031‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $9,552‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,265‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tokoo worth?
Across 289 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tokoo work is $1,950. The median Tokoo print sells for $1,500 across 173 lots. The median Tokoo work on paper sells for $3,644 across 73 lots. The median Tokoo painting sells for $8,598 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tokoo prints typically sell for $1,200–$2,400 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Tokoo prints typically sell for $700–$1,950 (the middle half of 51 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 Tokoo print?
Based on 173 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tokoo print is $1,500. 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 Tokoo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tokoo print is $9,552. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Tokoo work on paper?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tokoo work on paper is $3,644. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tokoo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tokoo work on paper is $18,921. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Tokoo painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tokoo painting is $8,598. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tokoo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tokoo painting is $32,980. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Tokoo print?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tokoo print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,833, 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 Tokoo print?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tokoo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,179, 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 Tokoo's auction record?
Tokoo's auction record is $46,795, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Tokoo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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