Foujita (1886–1968)
Foujita is a France/Japan artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Foujita sold in 2020 for $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Foujita work is $5,250.
The median Foujita work on paper sells for $4,375 across 57 lots.
The median Foujita print sells for $2,726 across 13 lots.
The median Foujita painting sells for $547,057 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Foujita work on papers typically sell for $2,250–$8,750 (the middle half of 49 sold 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 | 14 | $2,726 | $19,245 | 92.9% | 2020-04-30 |
| Paintings | 9 | $547,057 | $936,033 | — | 2019-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $4,375 | $238,853 | — | 2020-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $547,057 | $936,033 | — | 2019-05-26 |
Foujita's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $2,726 with 92.9% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $547,057, record $936,033. A typical Foujita painting sells for around 201× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $547,057.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,548–$7,690 | $3,223 | $19,245 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $550,667–$931,621 | $658,001 | $936,033 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $2,250–$8,750 | $4,000 | $136,184 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $9,111–$18,068 | $13,011 | $238,853 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $936,033 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $931,621 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $238,853 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $136,184 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $19,245 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $17,624 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Foujita worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Foujita work is $5,250. The median Foujita work on paper sells for $4,375 across 57 lots. The median Foujita print sells for $2,726 across 13 lots. The median Foujita painting sells for $547,057 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Foujita work on papers typically sell for $2,250–$8,750 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Foujita work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Foujita work on paper is $4,375.
What is Foujita's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Foujita work on paper is $238,853.
What is the average price of a Foujita print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Foujita print is $2,726.
What is Foujita's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Foujita print is $19,245.
What is the average price of a small Foujita work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Foujita work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Foujita's auction record?
Foujita's auction record is $936,033, set in 2016.
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