What is a Shiro Kuramata work worth?
1934–1991 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 157 priced auction sales, works by Shiro Kuramata have sold for a median of $8,288Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $3,250Sign up free to see and $25,400Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $9,450Sign up free to see across 68 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Shiro Kuramata prices by medium
- Auction results
- 173
- Sold rate
- 91%
- Active at auction
- 2006–2026
- Median price
- $8.3kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $517kSign up free to see "Miss Blanche" chair, Phillips, Jun 2022
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $4.8k–$51.8kSign up free to see | $16.4kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 8 | $6.3k–$10.8kSign up free to see | $8.9kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $8k–$13kSign up free to see | $11.9kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 5 | $520–$8.8kSign up free to see | $2.4kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (74), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (34), Wright (34)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 16 | $2.8k–$8.5kSign up free to see | $3.7kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 29 | $4.8k–$37.8kSign up free to see | $10.6kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 54 | $5.5k–$37.5kSign up free to see | $13.6kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 26 | $3.5k–$52.7kSign up free to see | $13.5kSign up free to see |
Recent Shiro Kuramata sales
- 'SOFA WITH ARMS' FOR CAPPELLINI, Polished chromed tubular frame with red textile upholstered seat and cylindrical — $2,886Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Sep 7, 2026
- "Dinah" chest of drawers, Painted steel, painted wood — $4,128Sign up free to see, Phillips, Sep 3, 2026
- "Glass Chair", Glass, Photobond 100 adhesive — $33,540Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jun 12, 2026
- 'How High the Moon', armchair, designed 1986, Nickel plated steel mesh — $6,885Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jun 3, 2026
- 'REVOLVING CABINET' FOR CAPPELLINI — $2,152Sign up free to see, Leonard Joel, Jun 1, 2026
- Panacée carpet, hand-knotted wool — $1,920Sign up free to see, Wright, May 21, 2026
- 'SING SING' CHAIR, DESIGNED 1985, perforated and tubular steel — $2,402Sign up free to see, Lyon & Turnbull, May 1, 2026
- Rare 'Hydrogen Dream', Stainless steel, aluminium, chrome-plated brass — $11,327Sign up free to see, Phillips, Apr 30, 2026
Questions about Shiro Kuramata prices
What is a Shiro Kuramata work worth?
Based on 157 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Shiro Kuramata have sold for a median of $8,288, and half of them sold between $3,250 and $25,400. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Shiro Kuramata sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $516,600 for “"Miss Blanche" chair” at Phillips in June 2022.
Which Shiro Kuramata medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $16,386 (58 sales).
How often do Shiro Kuramata works sell at auction?
91% of the 173 lots recorded between 2006 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Shiro Kuramata work?
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Of the 173 lots by Shiro Kuramata recorded at auction between 2006 and 2026, 158 found a buyer (91%).
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