Tokujin Yoshioka (b. 1967)
What is Tokujin Yoshioka’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Tokujin Yoshioka at 28 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,216 including buyer’s premium (middle half $971–$6,354, n=7). The auction record is $226,800 for Water Block Bench (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Block, 2004 | Stainless steel | $163,800 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | "Chair that Disappears in the Rain 2007 (2002)" | Glass and Japanese Zelkava wood | $31,250 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | Untitled (glass and Japanese Zelkova wood), 2002 | Glass, Japanese Zelkova wood | $27,940 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Chaise Memory, 2010 | Aluminium | $10,796 | Artcurial | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Blossom stool, 2016 | Stainless steel | $9,998 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Honey Pop | Chair | $8,580 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Block Bench, 2002 | Glass | $226,800 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 2 | 'Water Block' Bench, 2002 | Glass, stainless steel | $163,800 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Pane chair, 1967 | Fibre de polyester | $14,387 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Honey Pop, 2000 | Papier cristal | $7,654 | Artcurial | Nov 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 28 | $3,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $163,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $3,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,678 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Tokujin Yoshioka is a Japanese artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,191. 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 Tokujin Yoshioka sold in 2026 for $14,387, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tokujin Yoshioka work is $2,191.
The median Tokujin Yoshioka sculpture sells for $6,898 across 2 lots.
The median Tokujin Yoshioka print sells for $467 across 2 lots.
The median Tokujin Yoshioka work on paper sells for $76 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $467‡ | $568 | — | 2026-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $76 | $76 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $6,898 | $10,796 | 66.7% | 2026-03-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $163,800 | $226,800 | — | 2023-06-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $10,796 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $568 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $367‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $76 |
‡ 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 Tokujin Yoshioka worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tokujin Yoshioka work is $2,191. The median Tokujin Yoshioka sculpture sells for $6,898 across 2 lots. The median Tokujin Yoshioka print sells for $467 across 2 lots. The median Tokujin Yoshioka work on paper sells for $76 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 Tokujin Yoshioka's auction record?
Tokujin Yoshioka's auction record is $226,800, set in 2023.
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