Yasumasa Morimura (b. 1951)
What is Yasumasa Morimura’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 89 auction results for Yasumasa Morimura at 21 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,123 including buyer’s premium (middle half $198–$2,423, n=9). The auction record is $35,000 for To my little sister for Cindy Sherman (2013, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-Portrait (Actress) Red Marilyn, 1996 | Cibachrome print mounted on Plexiglas | $25,850 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 2 | Blinded by the Light, 1991 | Chromogenic print | $25,000 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| 3 | An Inner Dialogue with Frida Kahlo (Collar of Thorns), 2001 | Digital print | $22,350 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 4 | Printed Matter Photography Portfolio 1: Portraits, 1994 | Cibachrome | $19,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | Self-Portrait (Actress) After Elizabeth Taylor I, 1951 | Chrome | $18,750 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 6 | Self-Portrait (Actress) after Liza Minelli 1, 1996 | Chrome | $18,750 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 7 | An Inner Dialogue with Frida Kahlo Series (Hand-shaped Earrings) | C-print | $18,495 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | An Inner Dialogue with Frida Kahlo (Standing Firm) | Digital print mounted on aluminium | $16,047 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 9 | Self-Portrait (Actress) Red Marilyn, 1996 | Cibachrome print mounted on plexiglas | $15,275 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To my little sister for Cindy Sherman, 1998 | Hand coloring | $35,000 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $7,500 |
| Photographs | 23 | $4,080 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $12,500 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $8,894 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $882 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Yasumasa Morimura is a Japanese artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,016. 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 Yasumasa Morimura is recorded as sold in 2025 for $5,445; 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 Yasumasa Morimura on OpeningBid →What is a Yasumasa Morimura work worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yasumasa Morimura work is $2,016.
The median Yasumasa Morimura photograph sells for $2,741 across 54 lots.
The median Yasumasa Morimura print sells for $1,325 across 18 lots.
The median Yasumasa Morimura painting sells for $2,394 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Yasumasa Morimura photographs typically sell for $653–$2,062 (the middle half of 20 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 | 24 | $1,325†‡ | $22,350 | 75% | 2025-06-27 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,394 | $2,394 | 50% | 2024-10-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $413‡ | $413‡ | — | 2019-04-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,219 | $8,125 | — | 2018-10-17 |
| Photography | 89 | $2,741‡ | $35,000 | 60.7% | 2026-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $25,000 | $35,000 | — | 2016-05-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yasumasa Morimura's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $1,325 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,394, record $2,394. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $25,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $854–$1,224†‡ | $988†‡ | $2,234‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 20 | $653–$2,062‡ | $886‡ | $11,598 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,985–$13,924‡ | $4,863‡ | $35,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $3,294–$12,681‡ | $6,645‡ | $25,850 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $35,000 |
| Photography | 2000 | $25,850 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $22,350 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $18,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $413‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $313 |
‡ 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 Yasumasa Morimura worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yasumasa Morimura work is $2,016. The median Yasumasa Morimura photograph sells for $2,741 across 54 lots. The median Yasumasa Morimura print sells for $1,325 across 18 lots. The median Yasumasa Morimura painting sells for $2,394 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Yasumasa Morimura photographs typically sell for $653–$2,062 (the middle half of 20 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 Yasumasa Morimura photograph?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yasumasa Morimura photograph is $2,741. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yasumasa Morimura's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yasumasa Morimura photograph is $35,000.
What is the average price of a Yasumasa Morimura print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yasumasa Morimura print is $1,325. 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 Yasumasa Morimura's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yasumasa Morimura print is $22,350.
What is the average price of a small Yasumasa Morimura photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yasumasa Morimura photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $886, 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 Yasumasa Morimura photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yasumasa Morimura photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,863, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yasumasa Morimura's auction record?
Yasumasa Morimura's auction record is $35,000, set in 2013.
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