Yoichi Ohira (1946–2022)
What is Yoichi Ohira’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 314 auction results for Yoichi Ohira at 17 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,012 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,918–$20,400, n=31). The auction record is $272,879 for Nostalgia (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notturno, 2005 | Hand-blown glass murrine, glass powder, inciso and polished surface | $259,500 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Colata di Lava n. 16, 2005 | Hand-blown glass murrine, granular and powder inserts, partial inciso and polished surface | $215,092 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Colata di Lava, 2005 | Hand-blown glass murrine, granular and powder inserts, partial inciso and polished surface | $188,463 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | COLATA DI LAVA N. 2, 2004 | Hand-blown glass murrine, granular and powder inserts, partial inciso and polished surface | $100,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | I QUATTRO NASTRI ROSSI, 2004 | Blown glass canes, with murrine and glass powder, with polished and partial battuto and inciso surface | $96,028 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | STRISCE E MACCHIE SOMMERSE, 2002 | Blown glass canes, with glass powder and polished surface | $90,026 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | Calle de Venezia, N. 7, Tartaruga, 2009 | Hand-blown glass murrine, granular inserts, partial battuto, inciso and polished surface | $87,500 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | CRISTALLO SOMMERSO N. 20 (PUNTINI DELLA CERA), 1946 | Hand-blown and carved clear glass | $87,257 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nostalgia, 2005 | Blown glass with murrine inclusions, with partial battuto, inciso and polished surface | $272,879 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Nostalgia, 2004 | Blown glass with murrine inclusions, with partial battuto, inciso and polished surface | $151,600 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $35,099 |
| Sculpture | 25 | $27,500 |
| Other | 273 | $16,510 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 301 | $17,451 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 314 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Yoichi Ohira is a Japanese artist with 350 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $16,790. 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 Yoichi Ohira sold in 2026 for $33,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yoichi Ohira on OpeningBid →What is a Yoichi Ohira work worth?
Across 314 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yoichi Ohira work is $16,790.
The median Yoichi Ohira work on paper sells for $3,150 across 4 lots.
The median Yoichi Ohira print sells for $7,800 across 2 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 | $7,800 | $10,758 | — | 2024-07-03 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,150 | $20,000 | — | 2024-02-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $88,763 | $272,879 | — | 2021-12-16 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $20,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $10,758 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,841 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,276 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yoichi Ohira worth?
Across 314 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yoichi Ohira work is $16,790. The median Yoichi Ohira work on paper sells for $3,150 across 4 lots. The median Yoichi Ohira print sells for $7,800 across 2 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 Yoichi Ohira's auction record?
Yoichi Ohira's auction record is $272,879, set in 2014.
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