Ito Shinsui (1898–1972)
Ito Shinsui is a Japanese artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,774. 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 Ito Shinsui sold in 2026 for $28,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ito Shinsui work is $1,774.
The median Ito Shinsui print sells for $1,093 across 21 lots.
The median Ito Shinsui work on paper sells for $1,940 across 20 lots.
The median Ito Shinsui painting sells for $2,703 across 2 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 | 23 | $1,093†‡ | $152,839 | 91.3% | 2026-03-29 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,703 | $2,703 | — | 2005-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,940 | $8,101 | — | 2024-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $70,124 | $152,839 | — | 2026-03-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ito Shinsui's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $1,093 with 91.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,703, record $2,703. A typical Ito Shinsui painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $70,124.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $925–$2,319‡ | $1,698‡ | $152,839 |
‡ 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) | 19 | $1,620–$3,240 | $1,890 | $8,101 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $152,839 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $70,124 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,101 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,210 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $2,703 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $2,703 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ito Shinsui worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ito Shinsui work is $1,774. The median Ito Shinsui print sells for $1,093 across 21 lots. The median Ito Shinsui work on paper sells for $1,940 across 20 lots. The median Ito Shinsui painting sells for $2,703 across 2 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 Ito Shinsui print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ito Shinsui print is $1,093. 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 Ito Shinsui's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ito Shinsui print is $152,839.
What is the average price of a Ito Shinsui work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ito Shinsui work on paper is $1,940.
What is Ito Shinsui's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ito Shinsui work on paper is $8,101.
What is the average price of a small Ito Shinsui work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ito Shinsui work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Ito Shinsui print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ito Shinsui print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,698, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ito Shinsui's auction record?
Ito Shinsui's auction record is $152,839, set in 2026.
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