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# 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.

## What is a Inoue Yuichi work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Inoue Yuichi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/inoue-yuichi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.