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# Foujita Tsuguharu (1886–1968)

## What is Foujita Tsuguharu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 325 auction results for Foujita Tsuguharu at 31 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,132–$20,681, n=7). The auction record is $1,037,411 for ROSES ET LILAS 薔薇與丁香花束 (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROSES ET LILAS 薔薇與丁香花束, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $1,037,411 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Maternité, 1953 | Oil and gold leaf on canvas | $801,475 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | 少女半身像, 1924 | — | $651,562 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Deux femmes au matelot, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $566,247 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | 与猫的自画像, 1931 | — | $557,208 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Le chapeau de sa maman, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $453,004 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | Roses in a Vase, 1952 | — | $449,774 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | 侧躺的少女, 1927 | — | $436,984 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Nu allongé, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $400,165 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Les Deux Sœurs, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $388,289 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $174,307 |
| Other | 31 | $28,919 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $19,033 |
| Prints | 76 | $1,708 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $3,680 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $2,640 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 325 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Foujita Tsuguharu is a Japanese artist with 406 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,827. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Foujita Tsuguharu sold in 2026 for $17,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Foujita Tsuguharu works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Foujita Tsuguharu work worth?

Across 322 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Foujita Tsuguharu work is $4,827.

The median Foujita Tsuguharu print sells for $1,870 across 180 lots.

The median Foujita Tsuguharu work on paper sells for $12,753 across 57 lots.

The median Foujita Tsuguharu painting sells for $153,005 across 44 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Foujita Tsuguharu prints typically sell for $856–$4,202 (the middle half of 117 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Foujita Tsuguharu work on papers typically sell for $5,194–$28,210 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 211 | $1,870†‡ | $99,870‡ | 85.3% | 2026-07-05 |
| Paintings | 48 | $153,005‡ | $1.3M‡ | 91.7% | 2023-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 65 | $12,753†‡ | $211,353 | 87.7% | 2026-04-17 |
| Photography | 5 | $770† | $893† | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $199,432‡ | $1.3M‡ | — | 2024-12-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Foujita Tsuguharu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (211 lots) median $1,870 with 85.3% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $153,005, record $1,347,041. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Foujita Tsuguharu painting sells for around 82× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $199,432.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 117 | $856–$4,202†‡ | $1,829†‡ | $99,870‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $788–$4,694†‡ | $1,896†‡ | $74,407 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $100,162–$200,099‡ | $144,635‡ | $1.3M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $212,384–$530,826 | $406,390 | $1M |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $5,194–$28,210†‡ | $10,204†‡ | $211,353 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $14,110–$28,631‡ | $16,458‡ | $46,994 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $373–$888† | $770† | $893† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.3M‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $211,353 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $99,870‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $97,336 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $81,826‡ |
| Photography | 2013 | $893† |
| Photography | 2015 | $888 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Foujita Tsuguharu worth?

Across 322 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Foujita Tsuguharu work is $4,827. The median Foujita Tsuguharu print sells for $1,870 across 180 lots. The median Foujita Tsuguharu work on paper sells for $12,753 across 57 lots. The median Foujita Tsuguharu painting sells for $153,005 across 44 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Foujita Tsuguharu prints typically sell for $856–$4,202 (the middle half of 117 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Foujita Tsuguharu work on papers typically sell for $5,194–$28,210 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Foujita Tsuguharu print?

Based on 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Foujita Tsuguharu print is $1,870. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Foujita Tsuguharu's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Foujita Tsuguharu print is $99,870. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Foujita Tsuguharu work on paper?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Foujita Tsuguharu work on paper is $12,753. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Foujita Tsuguharu's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Foujita Tsuguharu work on paper is $211,353.

### What is the average price of a Foujita Tsuguharu painting?

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Foujita Tsuguharu painting is $153,005. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Foujita Tsuguharu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Foujita Tsuguharu painting is $1,347,041. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Foujita Tsuguharu print?

Based on 117 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Foujita Tsuguharu print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,829, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Foujita Tsuguharu work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Foujita Tsuguharu work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Foujita Tsuguharu's auction record?

Foujita Tsuguharu's auction record is $1,347,041, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Foujita Tsuguharu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/foujita-tsuguharu-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.