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# James Suzuki (1932–2022)

James Suzuki is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $3,250.

A work by James Suzuki sold in 2023 for $7,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Suzuki work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Suzuki work is $3,250.

The median James Suzuki painting sells for $7,686 across 10 lots.

The median James Suzuki work on paper sells for $1,250 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $7,686 | $12,500 | 76.9% | 2023-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,250 | $3,250 | 87.5% | 2023-05-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,740–$8,984 | $7,686 | $12,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $11,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,561 |

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 James Suzuki worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Suzuki work is $3,250. The median James Suzuki painting sells for $7,686 across 10 lots. The median James Suzuki work on paper sells for $1,250 across 7 lots.

### What is the average price of a James Suzuki painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Suzuki painting is $7,686.

### What is James Suzuki's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Suzuki painting is $12,500.

### What is James Suzuki's auction record?

James Suzuki's auction record is $12,500, set in 2023.

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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, “James Suzuki auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-suzuki (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.