Inoue Yuichi (1916–1985)
Inoue Yuichi is a Japanese artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $34,056. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Inoue Yuichi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $41,599; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Inoue Yuichi work is $34,056.
The median Inoue Yuichi work on paper sells for $28,879 across 61 lots.
The median Inoue Yuichi painting sells for $48,993 across 14 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Inoue Yuichi work on papers typically sell for $31,976–$82,299 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $48,993‡ | $104,262 | 93.3% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $28,879‡ | $190,339‡ | 87.1% | 2026-10-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $132,300‡ | $190,339‡ | — | 2025-09-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $45,192–$58,439‡ | $53,439‡ | $104,262 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $3,788–$6,767‡ | $4,739‡ | $9,336‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $16,769–$27,649‡ | $21,912‡ | $36,051‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $31,976–$82,299‡ | $47,255‡ | $190,339‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $190,339‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $138,600 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $104,262 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $78,550 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Inoue Yuichi worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Inoue Yuichi work is $34,056. The median Inoue Yuichi work on paper sells for $28,879 across 61 lots. The median Inoue Yuichi painting sells for $48,993 across 14 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Inoue Yuichi work on papers typically sell for $31,976–$82,299 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Inoue Yuichi work on paper?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Inoue Yuichi work on paper is $28,879. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Inoue Yuichi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Inoue Yuichi work on paper is $190,339. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Inoue Yuichi painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Inoue Yuichi painting is $48,993. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Inoue Yuichi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Inoue Yuichi painting is $104,262.
What is the average price of a large Inoue Yuichi work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Inoue Yuichi work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $47,255, 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 medium Inoue Yuichi work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Inoue Yuichi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,912, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Inoue Yuichi's auction record?
Inoue Yuichi's auction record is $190,339, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Inoue Yuichi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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