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# Akira Yamaguchi

Akira Yamaguchi is an artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,938. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Akira Yamaguchi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,120; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Akira Yamaguchi work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akira Yamaguchi work is $2,938.

The median Akira Yamaguchi print sells for $2,711 across 24 lots.

The median Akira Yamaguchi work on paper sells for $15,575 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Akira Yamaguchi prints typically sell for $2,222–$3,596 (the middle half of 21 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 | 24 | $2,711‡ | $4,820‡ | — | 2026-01-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $15,575‡ | $249,041 | 75% | 2019-11-02 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,222–$3,596‡ | $2,755‡ | $4,820‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $249,041 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $15,575‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,820‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,287‡ |

‡ 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 Akira Yamaguchi worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akira Yamaguchi work is $2,938. The median Akira Yamaguchi print sells for $2,711 across 24 lots. The median Akira Yamaguchi work on paper sells for $15,575 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Akira Yamaguchi prints typically sell for $2,222–$3,596 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Akira Yamaguchi print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Akira Yamaguchi print is $2,711. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Akira Yamaguchi's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Akira Yamaguchi print is $4,820. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Akira Yamaguchi print?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Akira Yamaguchi print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,755, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Akira Yamaguchi's auction record?

Akira Yamaguchi's auction record is $249,041, set in 2010.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Akira Yamaguchi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yamaguchi-akira (updated 2026-11-01).

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.