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# Zenzaburo Kojima (1893–1962)

## What is Zenzaburo Kojima’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Zenzaburo Kojima at 4 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,302 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,207–$54,501, n=14). The auction record is $273,558 for Red Background (Nude) (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Background (Nude), 1928 | Oil paint | $273,558 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Chrysanthemums, 1942 | Oil paint | $226,244 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Dahlias, 1956 | Oil paint | $194,505 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Chrysanthemum, 1942 | Oil paint | $161,835 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Nude sitting in rattan chair, 1927 | Oil paint | $154,340 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Nude, 1928-29 | Oil paint | $147,423 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Roses, 1954 | Oil paint | $113,040 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Roses, 1953 | Oil paint | $112,724 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 9 | Woman in Chemise | Oil on canvas | $105,722 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Nude on a Green Couch, 1928 | Oil on canvas | $97,885 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $49,865 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $51,615 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $25,960 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zenzaburo Kojima is a Japanese artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $49,865.

A work by Zenzaburo Kojima sold in 2026 for $97,885, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zenzaburo Kojima work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zenzaburo Kojima work is $49,865.

The median Zenzaburo Kojima painting sells for $49,865 across 36 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Zenzaburo Kojima paintings typically sell for $32,103–$113,040 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $49,865 | $273,558 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $154,340 | $273,558 | — | 2024-11-11 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $23,149–$28,692 | $25,960 | $72,172 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $32,103–$113,040 | $51,615 | $273,558 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $273,558 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $226,244 |

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 Zenzaburo Kojima worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zenzaburo Kojima work is $49,865. The median Zenzaburo Kojima painting sells for $49,865 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Zenzaburo Kojima paintings typically sell for $32,103–$113,040 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Zenzaburo Kojima painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zenzaburo Kojima painting is $49,865.

### What is Zenzaburo Kojima's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zenzaburo Kojima painting is $273,558.

### What is the average price of a medium Zenzaburo Kojima painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zenzaburo Kojima painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $51,615, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Zenzaburo Kojima painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Zenzaburo Kojima painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Zenzaburo Kojima's auction record?

Zenzaburo Kojima's auction record is $273,558, set in 2023.

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

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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.