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# Yayoi Kusama (1929–2026)

## What is Yayoi Kusama’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5,533 auction results for Yayoi Kusama at 94 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,677 including buyer’s premium (middle half $798–$64,903, n=427). The auction record is $15,425,000 for PUMPKIN [TOWHT] BLUE (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PUMPKIN [TOWHT] BLUE, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $15,425,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | INFINITY-NETS (TWAHZN), 2006 | Acrylic paint | $10,999,999 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (Nets), 1959 | Oil paint | $10,496,000 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 4 | A FLOWER, 2014 | Acrylic paint | $10,020,039 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Field, 1989 | Acrylic paint | $9,980,000 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Pumpkin (LPASG), 2013 | Acrylic paint | $8,026,607 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Pumpkin, 1989 | Acrylic paint | $7,560,000 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Flowers, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $7,465,379 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 9 | A-Pumpkin (YHP), 2011 | Acrylic on canvas | $7,422,918 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Pumpkin, 1995 | Acrylic paint | $7,147,779 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 699 | $385,730 |
| Works on paper | 171 | $57,543 |
| Prints | 564 | $21,678 |
| Other | 402 | $17,051 |
| Sculpture | 542 | $1,566 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 203 | $1,593,248 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 599 | $60,509 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 1,404 | $14,797 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5,533 results from 94 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist with 6,194 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $23,907. 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 Yayoi Kusama sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $31,952 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**19 Yayoi Kusama works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Yayoi Kusama work worth?

Across 5,504 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yayoi Kusama work is $23,907.

The median Yayoi Kusama print sells for $17,285 across 2,530 lots.

The median Yayoi Kusama painting sells for $319,136 across 1,060 lots.

The median Yayoi Kusama sculpture sells for $1,386 across 675 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Yayoi Kusama prints typically sell for $3,207–$29,533 (the middle half of 1,097 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Yayoi Kusama prints typically sell for $9,816–$37,038 (the middle half of 1,069 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 | 2,705 | $17,285†‡ | $466,200 | 93.5% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 1,139 | $319,136†‡ | $15.4M | 93.1% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 323 | $46,766†‡ | $1.3M | 90.7% | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 746 | $1,386†‡ | $7.1M | 90.5% | 2026-10-27 |
| Photography | 14 | $6,430‡ | $11,561‡ | 85.7% | 2025-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 1,091 | $406,023†‡ | $15.4M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Yayoi Kusama's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2,705 lots) median $17,285 with 93.5% sell-through. Paintings (1,139 lots) median $319,136, record $15,425,000. A typical Yayoi Kusama painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 1,091 lots) the median is $406,023.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 1,097 | $3,207–$29,533†‡ | $12,392†‡ | $466,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 1,069 | $9,816–$37,038†‡ | $22,210†‡ | $358,731 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $457–$123,831†‡ | $80,187†‡ | $268,732 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 517 | $80,064–$422,703†‡ | $208,119†‡ | $10M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 247 | $204,585–$909,120†‡ | $449,639†‡ | $15.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 195 | $862,483–$2.6M†‡ | $1.6M†‡ | $11M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 171 | $20,977–$81,575†‡ | $43,750†‡ | $840,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 77 | $40,934–$127,406‡ | $72,617‡ | $1.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 560 | $630–$4,668†‡ | $1,235†‡ | $676,345 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $411–$1.6M†‡ | $115,212†‡ | $3.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $615,113–$3.4M†‡ | $1.6M†‡ | $7.1M |

† 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) | 8 | $2,196–$11,273‡ | $3,166‡ | $11,561‡ |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $15.4M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $11M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $7.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $6.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $466,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $358,731 |

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 Yayoi Kusama worth?

Across 5,504 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yayoi Kusama work is $23,907. The median Yayoi Kusama print sells for $17,285 across 2,530 lots. The median Yayoi Kusama painting sells for $319,136 across 1,060 lots. The median Yayoi Kusama sculpture sells for $1,386 across 675 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Yayoi Kusama prints typically sell for $3,207–$29,533 (the middle half of 1,097 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Yayoi Kusama prints typically sell for $9,816–$37,038 (the middle half of 1,069 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 Yayoi Kusama print?

Based on 2,530 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yayoi Kusama print is $17,285. 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 Yayoi Kusama's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yayoi Kusama print is $466,200.

### What is the average price of a Yayoi Kusama painting?

Based on 1,060 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yayoi Kusama painting is $319,136. 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 Yayoi Kusama's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yayoi Kusama painting is $15,425,000.

### What is the average price of a Yayoi Kusama sculpture?

Based on 675 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yayoi Kusama sculpture is $1,386. 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 Yayoi Kusama's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yayoi Kusama sculpture is $7,116,651.

### What is the average price of a small Yayoi Kusama print?

Based on 1,097 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yayoi Kusama print (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Yayoi Kusama print?

Based on 1,069 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yayoi Kusama print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Yayoi Kusama's auction record?

Yayoi Kusama's auction record is $15,425,000, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yayoi Kusama auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yayoi-kusama (updated 2026-11-02).

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.