Chiura Obata Auction Prices and Value Guide
Chiura Obata auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 188 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Chiura Obata auction prices: quick answer
Chiura Obata auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Chiura Obata
- Source records
- 188
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Chiura Obata appraisal factors
Chiura Obata auction prices should be read against comparable works with similar medium, size, date, condition, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and demand in the current market
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point, not a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Recent sale records
Selected public auction records currently in the Appraisily lot index. Use them as market context, then request a formal appraisal before you sell, insure, or donate.

chiura obata 1885 1975 snow scene · Clars Auctions · 2025-03-21 chiura obata 1885 1975 snow scene Clars Auctions · 2025-03-21

chiura obata 1885 1975 delta scene · Clars Auctions · 2025-03-21 chiura obata 1885 1975 delta scene Clars Auctions · 2025-03-21

chiura obata 1885 1975 carmel cypress · Clars Auctions · 2025-03-21 chiura obata 1885 1975 carmel cypress Clars Auctions · 2025-03-21

chiura obata 1885 1975 magnolias and rapids showa era 1926 1989 1935 · Bonhams · 2025-03-20 chiura obata 1885 1975 magnolias and rapids showa era 1926 1989 1935 Bonhams · 2025-03-20

chiura obata 1885 1975 showa era 1926 1989 · Bonhams · 2025-03-20 chiura obata 1885 1975 showa era 1926 1989 Bonhams · 2025-03-20

chiura obata 1885 1975 american japanese color woodcut · Sarasota Estate Auction · 2024-08-24 chiura obata 1885 1975 american japanese color woodcut Sarasota Estate Auction · 2024-08-24
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Chiura Obata worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Chiura Obata artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.