Isamu Wakabayashi
Isamu Wakabayashi is an artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,455. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Isamu Wakabayashi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,787; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isamu Wakabayashi work is $2,455.
The median Isamu Wakabayashi work on paper sells for $1,998 across 19 lots.
The median Isamu Wakabayashi print sells for $728 across 11 lots.
The median Isamu Wakabayashi sculpture sells for $3,988 across 5 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 | 17 | $728‡ | $7,068‡ | 64.7% | 2026-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $1,998‡ | $8,922‡ | 82.6% | 2026-05-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $3,988‡ | $20,366‡ | 71.4% | 2026-10-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,123–$4,455‡ | $1,998‡ | $8,922‡ |
‡ 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) | 5 | $3,248–$6,787‡ | $3,988‡ | $20,366‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $20,366‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8,922‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,068‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $6,787‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,196‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,978‡ |
‡ 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 Isamu Wakabayashi worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isamu Wakabayashi work is $2,455. The median Isamu Wakabayashi work on paper sells for $1,998 across 19 lots. The median Isamu Wakabayashi print sells for $728 across 11 lots. The median Isamu Wakabayashi sculpture sells for $3,988 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Isamu Wakabayashi work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isamu Wakabayashi work on paper is $1,998. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Isamu Wakabayashi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isamu Wakabayashi work on paper is $8,922. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Isamu Wakabayashi print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isamu Wakabayashi print is $728. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Isamu Wakabayashi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isamu Wakabayashi print is $7,068. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Isamu Wakabayashi work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Isamu Wakabayashi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,998, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Isamu Wakabayashi's auction record?
Isamu Wakabayashi's auction record is $20,366, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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