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# Issei Suda (1940–2019)

Issei Suda is a Japanese artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,158. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Issei Suda sold in 2021 for $2,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Issei Suda work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Issei Suda work is $1,158.

The median Issei Suda photograph sells for $1,158 across 32 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Issei Suda photographs typically sell for $903–$1,453 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 35 | $1,158‡ | $9,970 | 91.4% | 2025-04-12 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $903–$1,453‡ | $1,158‡ | $9,970 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $9,970 |
| Photography | 2017 | $4,189 |

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 Issei Suda worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Issei Suda work is $1,158. The median Issei Suda photograph sells for $1,158 across 32 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Issei Suda photographs typically sell for $903–$1,453 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Issei Suda photograph?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Issei Suda photograph is $1,158. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Issei Suda's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Issei Suda photograph is $9,970.

### What is the average price of a small Issei Suda photograph?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Issei Suda photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,158, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Issei Suda's auction record?

Issei Suda's auction record is $9,970, set in 2007.

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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, “Issei Suda auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/issei-suda (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.