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# Tomoo Gokita (b. 1969)

## What is Tomoo Gokita’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 309 auction results for Tomoo Gokita at 15 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,819 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,343–$27,383, n=27). The auction record is $1,076,000 for Be Just Like Family (2019, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Be Just Like Family, 2015 | Painting | $1,076,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 2 | Club Mature, 2015 | Linen | $807,000 | Phillips | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Embrace, 2017 | Acrylic gouache on canvas | $538,886 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 4 | Vanity Fair, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $483,749 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Sham Marriage, 2013 | Charcoal | $459,345 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | Come Sunday, 2016 | Acrylic paint | $354,128 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Let It Be, 2008 | Painting | $350,000 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 8 | Our Anniversary, 2015 | Painting | $350,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 9 | Women in Crime, 2015 | Acrylic gouache on canvas | $349,241 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 10 | Trust Us | Painted | $325,100 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Dec 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 91 | $81,900 |
| Other | 13 | $26,596 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $6,250 |
| Prints | 12 | $2,168 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $124,525 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $30,833 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $8,450 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 309 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tomoo Gokita is a Japanese artist with 378 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $15,316. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tomoo Gokita sold in 2026 for $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Tomoo Gokita work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Tomoo Gokita work worth?

Across 308 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tomoo Gokita work is $15,316.

The median Tomoo Gokita painting sells for $69,900 across 121 lots.

The median Tomoo Gokita print sells for $5,886 across 86 lots.

The median Tomoo Gokita work on paper sells for $14,980 across 63 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Tomoo Gokita paintings typically sell for $53,875–$221,543 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Tomoo Gokita prints typically sell for $5,677–$18,048 (the middle half of 46 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 99 | $5,886‡ | $36,022‡ | 86.9% | 2026-01-25 |
| Paintings | 145 | $69,900‡ | $1.1M | 83.4% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 69 | $14,980‡ | $538,886 | 91.3% | 2026-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $41,407 | $48,774 | 75% | 2022-03-15 |
| Photography | 6 | $5,291‡ | $14,449 | — | 2026-01-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 52 | $193,397‡ | $1.1M | — | 2024-06-02 |

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

Tomoo Gokita's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (99 lots) median $5,886 with 86.9% sell-through. Paintings (145 lots) median $69,900, record $1,076,000. A typical Tomoo Gokita painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 52 lots) the median is $193,397.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $2,114–$5,844‡ | $4,039‡ | $13,773‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $5,677–$18,048‡ | $9,847‡ | $36,022‡ |

‡ 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) | 12 | $6,375–$27,528‡ | $14,004‡ | $90,547 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $23,954–$113,160‡ | $44,978‡ | $350,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 60 | $53,875–$221,543‡ | $107,280‡ | $1.1M |

‡ 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) | 33 | $3,825–$17,722‡ | $13,537‡ | $63,748‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $3,794–$54,251‡ | $17,139‡ | $151,294 |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,254–$8,843‡ | $5,291‡ | $14,449 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $807,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $538,886 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $349,241 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $48,774 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $41,407 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $36,022‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $34,432‡ |

‡ 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 Tomoo Gokita worth?

Across 308 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tomoo Gokita work is $15,316. The median Tomoo Gokita painting sells for $69,900 across 121 lots. The median Tomoo Gokita print sells for $5,886 across 86 lots. The median Tomoo Gokita work on paper sells for $14,980 across 63 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Tomoo Gokita paintings typically sell for $53,875–$221,543 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Tomoo Gokita prints typically sell for $5,677–$18,048 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Tomoo Gokita painting?

Based on 121 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tomoo Gokita painting is $69,900. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tomoo Gokita's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tomoo Gokita painting is $1,076,000.

### What is the average price of a Tomoo Gokita print?

Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tomoo Gokita print is $5,886. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tomoo Gokita's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tomoo Gokita print is $36,022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Tomoo Gokita work on paper?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tomoo Gokita work on paper is $14,980. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tomoo Gokita's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tomoo Gokita work on paper is $538,886.

### What is the average price of a large Tomoo Gokita painting?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tomoo Gokita painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $107,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Tomoo Gokita print?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tomoo Gokita print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,847, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tomoo Gokita's auction record?

Tomoo Gokita's auction record is $1,076,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tomoo Gokita auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tomoo-gokita (updated 2026-11-03).

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.