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# Kumi Sugaï (1919–1996)

Kumi Sugaï is a Japanese artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,378. 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 Kumi Sugaï sold in 2025 for $22,519, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Kumi Sugaï work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kumi Sugaï work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kumi Sugaï work is $1,378.

The median Kumi Sugaï painting sells for $12,995 across 26 lots.

The median Kumi Sugaï print sells for $356 across 27 lots.

The median Kumi Sugaï work on paper sells for $1,557 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kumi Sugaï prints typically sell for $203–$485 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 27 | $356†‡ | $2,466 | — | 2026-07-05 |
| Paintings | 28 | $12,995‡ | $293,000 | 92.9% | 2025-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,557† | $3,519† | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $106,250 | $293,000 | — | 2018-05-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Kumi Sugaï's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $356. Paintings (28 lots) median $12,995, record $293,000. A typical Kumi Sugaï painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $106,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $431–$647†‡ | $439†‡ | $1,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $203–$485† | $326† | $2,466 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 7 | $4,452–$11,511‡ | $8,413‡ | $20,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $9,552–$21,123‡ | $12,995‡ | $38,523 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $22,519–$106,250 | $44,314 | $293,000 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $293,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $106,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $3,519† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $2,466 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,870† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,292 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kumi Sugaï worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kumi Sugaï work is $1,378. The median Kumi Sugaï painting sells for $12,995 across 26 lots. The median Kumi Sugaï print sells for $356 across 27 lots. The median Kumi Sugaï work on paper sells for $1,557 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kumi Sugaï prints typically sell for $203–$485 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Kumi Sugaï painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kumi Sugaï painting is $12,995. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kumi Sugaï's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kumi Sugaï painting is $293,000.

### What is the average price of a Kumi Sugaï print?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kumi Sugaï print is $356. 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 Kumi Sugaï's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kumi Sugaï print is $2,466.

### What is the average price of a medium Kumi Sugaï print?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kumi Sugaï print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $326, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Kumi Sugaï painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kumi Sugaï painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,995, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kumi Sugaï's auction record?

Kumi Sugaï's auction record is $293,000, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kumi Sugaï auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kumi-sugai (updated 2026-11-02).

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.