Iwao Yamawaki (1890–1987)
Iwao Yamawaki is a Japanese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,911. 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 Iwao Yamawaki is recorded as sold in 2022 for $3,200; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Iwao Yamawaki on OpeningBid →What is a Iwao Yamawaki work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Iwao Yamawaki work is $2,911.
The median Iwao Yamawaki photograph sells for $2,911 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 18 | $2,911†‡ | $4,903 | 61.1% | 2024-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 11 | $1,971–$3,811†‡ | $2,911†‡ | $4,903 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $4,903 |
| Photography | 2002 | $4,182 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Iwao Yamawaki worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Iwao Yamawaki work is $2,911. The median Iwao Yamawaki photograph sells for $2,911 across 11 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 Iwao Yamawaki photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Iwao Yamawaki photograph is $2,911. 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 Iwao Yamawaki's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Iwao Yamawaki photograph is $4,903.
What is the average price of a small Iwao Yamawaki photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Iwao Yamawaki photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,911, 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 Iwao Yamawaki's auction record?
Iwao Yamawaki's auction record is $4,903, set in 2020.
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