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Takashi Murakami Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1962

ArtSell has recorded 96 auction results for Takashi Murakami paintings between 2009 and 2026, and 80 of them sold (83%). Half of the priced sales fell between $17kSign up free to see and $232kSign up free to see, with a median of $85.8kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Red Demon and Blue Demon with 48 Arhats, sold at Phillips in June 2021 for $6.1MSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Phillips (80), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (7) and Ravenel (3).

$6,080,000≈ £4,346,583≈ €5,087,440Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumRed Demon and Blue Demon with 48 ArhatsPhillips96auction results2009–2026years recorded83%sold$85.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Takashi Murakami paintings: key figures

Auction results
96
Sold rate
83%
Active at auction
2009–2026
Median price
$85.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$6.1MSign up free to see Red Demon and Blue Demon with 48 Arhats, Phillips, Jun 2021

Top auction houses: Phillips (80), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (7), Ravenel (3)

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  1. HOLLOW by Takashi Murakami, 2015, acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2019
    HOLLOW, 2015
    Acrylic · Canvas
    141 x 120 cm. (55 1/2 x 47 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    HK$1,812,500≈ $231,565≈ £179,884≈ €210,361Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,000,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. And Then x 6 (Platinum & White: The Superflat Method) by Takashi Murakami, 2012, acrylic and platinum leaf on canvas mounted on board, sold Nov 2019
    And Then x 6 (Platinum & White: The Superflat Method), 2012
    Acrylic · Canvas
    100 x 100 cm. (39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    HK$4,950,000≈ $632,610≈ £491,424≈ €572,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$3,800,000–5,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Cherries by Takashi Murakami, 2005, FRP, steel, acrylic and urethane paint, sold Nov 2019
    Cherries, 2005
    Acrylic · ed. 2/5
    218.4 x 165.1 x 78.7 cm. (85 7/8 x 65 x 30 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    HK$3,125,000≈ $399,375≈ £310,242≈ €361,164Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$3,000,000–5,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Untitled (Red And Gold DOBs) by Takashi Murakami, 1994, silkscreen and acrylic on canvas mounted to wood, sold Nov 2019
    Untitled (Red And Gold DOBs), 1994
    Acrylic · Canvas
    10 x 13 in. (25.4 x 33 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 390
    $37,500≈ £29,222≈ €34,072Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Hollow by Takashi Murakami, 2015, acrylic on canvas, sold Oct 2019
    Hollow, 2015
    Acrylic · Canvas
    141 x 120 cm (55 1/2 x 47 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 162
    £175,000≈ $215,845≈ €197,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. SUPERFLAT Monogram by Takashi Murakami, 2004, acrylic on canvas, mounted on board, sold Oct 2019
    SUPERFLAT Monogram, 2004
    Acrylic · Canvas
    60.3 x 60.1 cm (23 3/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 110
    £60,000≈ $74,004≈ €67,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Spiral by Takashi Murakami, 2014, acrylic and platinum leaf on canvas, sold Oct 2019
    Spiral, 2014
    Acrylic · Canvas
    150.6 x 150.3 cm (59 1/4 x 59 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    £495,000≈ $607,811≈ €556,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Kinoko9 by Takashi Murakami, 2002, acrylic on panel, sold Sep 2019
    Kinoko9, 2002
    Acrylic · Panel
    4 x 4 in. (10.2 x 10.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    $31,250≈ £25,036≈ €28,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Flower of Joy - Blackberry Madness by Takashi Murakami, 2007, acrylic and platinum leaf on canvas laid on board, offered May 2019
    Flower of Joy - Blackberry Madness, 2007
    Acrylic · Canvas
    diameter: 40 cm. (15 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 121
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. HK$1,000,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Flower collaboration with MADSAKI by Takashi Murakami, 2017, acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminium frame, sold May 2019
    Flower collaboration with MADSAKI, 2017
    Acrylic · Canvas
    141 x 120 cm. (55 1/2 x 47 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    HK$3,750,000≈ $477,788≈ £377,191≈ €427,092Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,400,000–2,400,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. DOB Splash (walkman) by Takashi Murakami, 1999, acrylic on canvas on board, sold May 2019
    DOB Splash (walkman), 1999
    Acrylic · Canvas
    47 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. (120.7 x 90.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 372
    $237,500≈ £184,380≈ €212,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $220,000–280,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Flower collaboration with MADSAKI by Takashi Murakami, 2017, acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminium frame, sold Nov 2018
    Flower collaboration with MADSAKI, 2017
    Acrylic · Canvas
    141.3 x 120 cm. (55 5/8 x 47 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    HK$2,000,000≈ $255,620≈ £198,957≈ €224,958Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$2,000,000–3,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Untitled by Takashi Murakami, 2015, acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminium frame, sold Nov 2018
    Untitled, 2015
    Acrylic · Canvas
    141.4 x 120.2 cm. (55 5/8 x 47 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    HK$5,860,000≈ $748,791≈ £582,807≈ €658,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$4,500,000–8,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Kurage-bo by Takashi Murakami, 2004, acrylic on canvas mounted on panel, sold Nov 2018
    Kurage-bo, 2004
    Acrylic · Canvas
    31 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. (80 x 80 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 318
    $150,000≈ £115,589≈ €132,790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. With Eyes on the Reality of One Hundred Years from Now by Takashi Murakami, 2013, acrylic on canvas, sold Oct 2018
    With Eyes on the Reality of One Hundred Years from Now, 2013
    Acrylic · Canvas
    100.5 x 100 cm (39 5/8 x 39 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    £381,000≈ $497,243≈ €432,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Dokuro pink by Takashi Murakami, 2001, acrylic on canvas mounted on panel, sold Jun 2018
    Dokuro pink, 2001
    Acrylic · Canvas
    40.4 x 40.1 cm (15 7/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 171
    £68,750≈ $91,025≈ €77,986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. MPGMP, 1960->2012 by Takashi Murakami, 2012, acrylic on canvas, sold May 2018
    MPGMP, 1960->2012, 2012
    Acrylic · Canvas
    200 x 160 cm. (78 3/4 x 62 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    HK$7,300,000≈ $930,531≈ £698,964≈ €797,029Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$5,000,000–7,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Plush Flowerball by Takashi Murakami, 2008, Polyester and cotton spherical multiple in colours with acrylic boa and polyurethane, sold Jan 2018
    Plush Flowerball, 2008
    Acrylic
    40 cm (15 3/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 313
    £6,250≈ $8,909≈ €7,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Pinyan by Takashi Murakami, 1997, acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2017
    Pinyan, 1997
    Acrylic · Canvas
    53.1 x 65.1 cm (20 7/8 x 25 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    £75,000≈ $100,373≈ €85,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Kumo-Kun (Mr. Cloud) by Takashi Murakami, 2003, oil, acrylic, fiberglass and iron, sold Nov 2017
    Kumo-Kun (Mr. Cloud), 2003
    Oil · ed. 4/8
    67 x 62 x 46 cm. (26 3/8 x 24 3/8 x 18 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 6
    HK$625,000≈ $80,038≈ £59,850≈ €66,966Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$500,000–700,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Three works: (i) Date Painting (1957.6.1); (ii) Date Painting (1982.11.12); (iii) Date Painting (1956.12.11) by Takashi Murakami, 1993, acrylic on canvas, sold Sep 2017
    Three works: (i) Date Painting (1957.6.1); (ii) Date Painting (1982.11.12); (iii) Date Painting (1956.12.11), 1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    each 10 x 13 in. (25.4 x 33 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    $47,500≈ £35,162≈ €39,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Nakamura & Murakami by Takashi Murakami, 1992, gold, foil and lacquer on wood, in 3 parts, sold Sep 2017
    Nakamura & Murakami, 1992
    gold, foil and lacquer on wood, in 3 parts · Panel
    (i, iii) 18 x 18 x 1 1/2 in. (45.7 x 45.7 x 3.8 cm.) (ii) 9 x 9 x 1 1/2 in. (22.9 x 22.9 x 3.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    $40,000≈ £29,610≈ €33,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Plush Flowerball by Takashi Murakami, 2008, Polyester and cotton spherical multiple in colours with acrylic boa and polyurethane, sold Jun 2017
    Plush Flowerball, 2008
    Acrylic
    40 cm (15 3/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    £4,000≈ $5,163≈ €4,603Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. An Homage to Monopink, 1960 E by Takashi Murakami, 2012, acrylic on canvas, sold Mar 2017
    An Homage to Monopink, 1960 E, 2012
    Acrylic · Canvas
    201.2 x 153 cm (79 1/4 x 60 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    £665,000≈ $809,172≈ €766,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Plush Flowerball by Takashi Murakami, 2008, Polyester and cotton spherical multiple in colours with acrylic boa and polyurethane, sold Jan 2017
    Plush Flowerball, 2008
    Acrylic
    40 cm (15 3/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    £5,000≈ $6,163≈ €5,777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Plush Flowerball (set of three) by Takashi Murakami, 2003, Three polyester, acrylic boa, cotton, and polyurethane sculptures,, sold Jun 2016
    Plush Flowerball (set of three), 2003
    Acrylic
    (i) 25 cm (9 7/8 in.) diameter (ii) 40 cm (15 3/4 in.) diameter (iii) 60 cm (23 5/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 231
    £6,250≈ $9,038≈ €7,968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Project KO² Perfect by Takashi Murakami, 1999, Plastic and wood painted in colours,, sold Jun 2016
    Project KO² Perfect, 1999
    Plastic and wood painted in colours, · Panel
    52 x 13 x 23 cm (20 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 9 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 230
    £3,750≈ $5,423≈ €4,781Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Petit Panda by Takashi Murakami, 2009, Acrylic boa, polyester, plastics, edition no. 40/150, sold Jun 2016
    Petit Panda, 2009
    Acrylic · ed. 40/150
    30(L) x 42(W) x 55(H) cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 227
    NT$600,000≈ $18,396≈ £12,760≈ €16,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$550,000–850,000View at Ravenel ↗
  29. Petit Panda by Takashi Murakami, 2009, Polyester, acrylic and plastic multiple in colours,, sold Jan 2016
    Petit Panda, 2009
    Acrylic
    55 x 41 x 30 cm (21 5/8 x 16 1/8 x 11 3/4 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 251
    £13,125≈ $18,523≈ €17,005Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. DOB b by Takashi Murakami, 1996, acrylic on canvas, laid on panel, offered Nov 2015
    DOB b, 1996
    Acrylic · Canvas
    13 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (34.3 x 34.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 153
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Means Exceeded by Takashi Murakami, 2010, acrylic on canvas, mounted on board, offered Nov 2015
    Means Exceeded, 2010
    Acrylic · Canvas
    58 3/4 x 45 3/4 in. (149.2 x 116.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 152
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Project KO² Perfect by Takashi Murakami, 1999, Plastic and wood model painted in colors,, sold Oct 2015
    Project KO² Perfect, 1999
    Plastic and wood model painted in colors, · Panel
    18 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (46.4 x 21.6 x 14.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 344
    $9,375≈ £6,117≈ €8,514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Chaos by Takashi Murakami, 1998, acrylic on canvas, mounted on board, sold May 2015
    Chaos, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    15 7/8 x 15 7/8 in. (40.3 x 40.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    $233,000≈ £148,323≈ €205,685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Jellyfish Eyes - Saki by Takashi Murakami, 2004, FRP, steel, acrylic, and lacquer, on a painted wood artist's plinth, offered May 2015
    Jellyfish Eyes - Saki, 2004
    Acrylic · Panel · ed. 1/3
    sculpture 52 1/2 x 30 1/2 x 38 7/8 in. (133.4 x 77.5 x 98.7 cm) plinth 39 3/8 x 39 3/8 x 8 in. (100 x 100 x 20.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Army of Mushrooms by Takashi Murakami, 2002, acrylic on canvas laid on plywood, offered May 2015
    Army of Mushrooms, 2002
    Acrylic · Canvas
    71 1/8 x 70 7/8 in. (180.5 x 180 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $700,000–1,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Project KO² Perfect by Takashi Murakami, 1999, Plastic and wood model painted in colors,, sold Apr 2015
    Project KO² Perfect, 1999
    Plastic and wood model painted in colors, · Panel · ed. 27/200
    including base 20 7/8 x 8 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (53.2 x 21.5 x 14.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 306
    $17,500≈ £11,754≈ €16,355Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Plush Flowerball by Takashi Murakami, 2008, Polyester, acrylic boa, cotton, and polyurethane sculpture,, sold Jun 2014
    Plush Flowerball, 2008
    Acrylic · ed. 36/100
    68.5 cm (26 7/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 168
    £5,625≈ $9,466≈ €6,997Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Superflat Monogram by Takashi Murakami, 2004, acrylic on canvas, laid on panel, offered May 2014
    Superflat Monogram, 2004
    Acrylic · Canvas
    23 7/8 x 23 5/8 in. (60.5 x 60 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 177
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Plush Flowerball by Takashi Murakami, 2008, Polyester, acrylic boa, cotton, and polyurethane sculpture,, sold Dec 2013
    Plush Flowerball, 2008
    Acrylic · ed. 35/100
    diameter 60 cm (23 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 185
    £4,375≈ $7,177≈ €5,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Project Ko2 Perfect Edition by Takashi Murakami, 1999, Plastic and wood model painted in colours,, sold Dec 2013
    Project Ko2 Perfect Edition, 1999
    Plastic and wood model painted in colours, · Panel · ed. 88/200
    including base 53.2 x 21.5 x 14.5 cm
    Phillips · · Lot 164
    £16,250≈ $26,658≈ €19,353Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Mushroom Dob (I-Dob) by Takashi Murakami, 1999, acrylic on canvas, laid on panel, sold Nov 2013
    Mushroom Dob (I-Dob), 1999
    Acrylic · Canvas
    23 5/8 x 23 5/8 in. (60 x 60 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 164
    $185,000≈ £116,338≈ €137,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Born to kill! - M. Matsubara by Takashi Murakami, 1997, acrylic on canvas on board, sold Oct 2013
    Born to kill! - M. Matsubara, 1997
    Acrylic · Canvas
    64.7 x 50.2 cm. (25 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 140
    £96,100≈ $154,894≈ €113,376Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Untitled by Takashi Murakami, 1997, acrylic on canvas, laid on panel, sold May 2013
    Untitled, 1997
    Acrylic · Canvas
    18 x 14 3/4 in. (45.7 x 37.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    $173,000≈ £113,562≈ €134,432Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. DOB b by Takashi Murakami, 1996, acrylic on canvas, laid on panel, offered May 2013
    DOB b, 1996
    Acrylic · Canvas
    13 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (34.3 x 34.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Petit Panda by Takashi Murakami, 2009, Polyester, acrylic and plastic multiple in colours,, sold Feb 2013
    Petit Panda, 2009
    Acrylic · ed. 102/150
    55 x 41 x 30 cm (21 5/8 x 16 1/8 x 11 3/4 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    £18,750≈ $28,421≈ €21,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Eye Love SUPERFLAT 2003 by Takashi Murakami, 2003, synthetic polymer paint on canvas laid on panel, offered Dec 2012
    Eye Love SUPERFLAT 2003, 2003
    Acrylic · Canvas
    100.0 x 100.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 44
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$220,000–280,000View at Menzies ↗
  47. Jellyfish Eyes (Skin Ball) by Takashi Murakami, 2002, acrylic on canvas on wood, offered May 2009
    Jellyfish Eyes (Skin Ball), 2002
    Acrylic · Canvas
    diameter 27 1/2in (69.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 8114
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–200,000View at Bonhams ↗

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