Yo Akiyama (b. 1953)
What is Yo Akiyama’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Yo Akiyama at 3 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,500–$15,000, n=5). The auction record is $21,756 for Metavoid17 (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metavoid17, 1953 | Sculpture 'Metavoid17', pièce unique, 2010 | $21,756 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled MV-1016, 2010 | Stoneware with iron filings | $15,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled MV-1016, 2010 | Stoneware with iron filings | $15,000 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | MV-121, 1953 | Stoneware | $12,328 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Heptahedron A, 2022 | Stoneware with iron filings | $5,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Heptahedron A, 2022 | Stoneware with iron filings | $5,500 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (stoneware with iron filings) | Stoneware with iron filings | $3,584 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $5,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Yo Akiyama is a Japanese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $12,328.
A work by Yo Akiyama sold in 2025 for $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yo Akiyama work is $12,328.
The median Yo Akiyama sculpture sells for $21,756 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $21,756 | $21,756 | — | 2021-11-02 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $21,756 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yo Akiyama worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yo Akiyama work is $12,328. The median Yo Akiyama sculpture sells for $21,756 across 1 lots.
What is Yo Akiyama's auction record?
Yo Akiyama's auction record is $21,756, set in 2021.
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