Kishio Suga (b. 1944)
Kishio Suga is a Japanese artist with 236 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,703. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Kishio Suga sold in 2026 for $10,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kishio Suga work is $3,703.
The median Kishio Suga work on paper sells for $2,124 across 50 lots.
The median Kishio Suga sculpture sells for $4,495 across 28 lots.
The median Kishio Suga painting sells for $5,096 across 19 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kishio Suga work on papers typically sell for $2,031–$4,783 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Kishio Suga work on papers typically sell for $1,117–$2,011 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $644‡ | $15,177 | 85.7% | 2025-01-26 |
| Paintings | 25 | $5,096‡ | $80,961 | 76% | 2026-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $2,124‡ | $10,691‡ | 87.7% | 2026-05-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 38 | $4,495‡ | $29,914‡ | 73.7% | 2026-06-10 |
| Photography | 7 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $28,154‡ | $103,232‡ | — | 2022-05-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kishio Suga's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $644 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $5,096, record $80,961. A typical Kishio Suga painting sells for around 7.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $28,154.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $607–$1,115‡ | $675‡ | $15,177 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $516–$1,277‡ | $612‡ | $3,689‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,560–$5,211‡ | $4,349‡ | $8,441 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,689–$6,938‡ | $4,767‡ | $35,347‡ |
‡ 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) | 21 | $1,117–$2,011‡ | $1,238‡ | $6,438‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $2,031–$4,783‡ | $2,912‡ | $10,691‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,236–$7,718‡ | $4,392‡ | $10,240 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $4,284–$12,808‡ | $7,678‡ | $19,227 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $80,961 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $35,347‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $29,914‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $19,227 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $15,177 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $10,691‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $7,807‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,689‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kishio Suga worth?
Across 185 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kishio Suga work is $3,703. The median Kishio Suga work on paper sells for $2,124 across 50 lots. The median Kishio Suga sculpture sells for $4,495 across 28 lots. The median Kishio Suga painting sells for $5,096 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kishio Suga work on papers typically sell for $2,031–$4,783 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kishio Suga work on papers typically sell for $1,117–$2,011 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Kishio Suga work on paper?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kishio Suga work on paper is $2,124. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kishio Suga's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kishio Suga work on paper is $10,691. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kishio Suga sculpture?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kishio Suga sculpture is $4,495. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kishio Suga's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kishio Suga sculpture is $29,914. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kishio Suga painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kishio Suga painting is $5,096. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kishio Suga's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kishio Suga painting is $80,961.
What is the average price of a medium Kishio Suga work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kishio Suga work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,912, 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 small Kishio Suga work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kishio Suga work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,238, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kishio Suga's auction record?
Kishio Suga's auction record is $103,232, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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