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# Hamaguchi Yozo (1909–2000)

Hamaguchi Yozo is a Japanese artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,688. 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 Hamaguchi Yozo sold in 2021 for $1,743, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hamaguchi Yozo work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hamaguchi Yozo work is $1,688.

The median Hamaguchi Yozo print sells for $1,699 across 79 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hamaguchi Yozo prints typically sell for $1,279–$3,800 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Hamaguchi Yozo prints typically sell for $1,190–$4,742 (the middle half of 28 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 | 91 | $1,699†‡ | $48,909 | 86.8% | 2022-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,750‡ | $48,909 | — | 2013-07-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,190–$4,742†‡ | $2,364†‡ | $48,909 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1,279–$3,800‡ | $1,900‡ | $15,238‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $48,909 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $15,238‡ |

‡ 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 Hamaguchi Yozo worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hamaguchi Yozo work is $1,688. The median Hamaguchi Yozo print sells for $1,699 across 79 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hamaguchi Yozo prints typically sell for $1,279–$3,800 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Hamaguchi Yozo prints typically sell for $1,190–$4,742 (the middle half of 28 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 Hamaguchi Yozo print?

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hamaguchi Yozo print is $1,699. 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 Hamaguchi Yozo's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hamaguchi Yozo print is $48,909.

### What is the average price of a medium Hamaguchi Yozo print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hamaguchi Yozo print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Hamaguchi Yozo print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hamaguchi Yozo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,364, 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 Hamaguchi Yozo's auction record?

Hamaguchi Yozo's auction record is $48,909, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hamaguchi Yozo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hamaguchi-yozo-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.