Yukihisa Isobe (b. 1936)
Yukihisa Isobe is a Japanese artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,824. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yukihisa Isobe is recorded as sold in 2023 for $30,725; 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 Yukihisa Isobe on OpeningBid →What is a Yukihisa Isobe work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yukihisa Isobe work is $1,824.
The median Yukihisa Isobe painting sells for $8,461 across 15 lots.
The median Yukihisa Isobe work on paper sells for $1,456 across 8 lots.
The median Yukihisa Isobe sculpture sells for $2,800 across 8 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 | 5 | $172‡ | $235 | 40% | 2024-04-13 |
| Paintings | 17 | $8,461‡ | $42,635‡ | 88.2% | 2026-01-25 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,456‡ | $2,231‡ | 66.7% | 2017-10-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $2,800‡ | $16,001‡ | 72.7% | 2021-09-18 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yukihisa Isobe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $172 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $8,461, record $42,635. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Yukihisa Isobe painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,417–$1,783‡ | $1,759‡ | $3,785‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,912–$13,517‡ | $8,461‡ | $16,001‡ |
‡ 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) | 6 | $1,098–$1,456‡ | $1,454‡ | $1,743‡ |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $42,635‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $38,201 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $16,001‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $13,517‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,231‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,864‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $235 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $110‡ |
‡ 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 Yukihisa Isobe worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yukihisa Isobe work is $1,824. The median Yukihisa Isobe painting sells for $8,461 across 15 lots. The median Yukihisa Isobe work on paper sells for $1,456 across 8 lots. The median Yukihisa Isobe sculpture sells for $2,800 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yukihisa Isobe painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yukihisa Isobe painting is $8,461. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yukihisa Isobe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yukihisa Isobe painting is $42,635. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Yukihisa Isobe work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yukihisa Isobe work on paper is $1,456. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yukihisa Isobe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yukihisa Isobe work on paper is $2,231. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Yukihisa Isobe sculpture?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yukihisa Isobe sculpture is $2,800. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yukihisa Isobe's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yukihisa Isobe sculpture is $16,001. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Yukihisa Isobe's auction record?
Yukihisa Isobe's auction record is $42,635, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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