FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD (1886–1968)
What is FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 495 auction results for FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD at 34 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,935 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,201–$58,051, n=55). The auction record is $5,345,032 for Chiens savants, ou le carnaval des chiens (2025, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiens savants, ou le carnaval des chiens, 1886 | Oil, brush and India ink and charcoal on canvas in the artist's frame | $5,345,032 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Femme allongée, Youki, 1886 | Oil on canvas | $1,027,298 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Enfants jouant, 1924 | Oil paint | $955,028 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Le rêve (Hommage à La Fontaine), 1949 | Huile et encre de Chine sur toile | $859,185 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 5 | Nu dans l'atelier, 1925 | Oil paint | $818,002 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Buste de Jeune Fille | Painted | $772,908 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Nu dans l’atelier, 1925 | Huile sur toile | $697,088 | Ader | May 2023 |
| 8 | Jeune fille au chat, 1956 | Oil paint | $567,000 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 9 | Nu de dos (Nude from the Back), 1924 | Oil paint | $558,020 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Nu allongé, 1929 | Huile sur toile | $530,322 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 103 | $140,200 |
| Works on paper | 119 | $20,098 |
| Other | 98 | $9,845 |
| Prints | 93 | $4,053 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $697,088 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 246 | $18,771 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 87 | $10,366 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 495 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD is a Japanese-French artist with 611 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $13,063. 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 FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD is recorded as sold in 2026 for $56,195; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 486 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work is $13,063.
The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work on paper sells for $14,680 across 179 lots.
The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD print sells for $2,758 across 146 lots.
The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD painting sells for $152,971 across 93 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work on papers typically sell for $5,809–$44,829 (the middle half of 121 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD prints typically sell for $784–$7,031 (the middle half of 79 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 | 153 | $2,758†‡ | $36,967‡ | 95.4% | 2026-10-10 |
| Paintings | 100 | $152,971†‡ | $3.2M‡ | 93% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 203 | $14,680†‡ | $321,833 | 88.2% | 2026-10-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $772,908 | $772,908 | — | 2021-04-21 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,015† | $1,764† | 66.7% | 2018-09-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 91 | $228,311†‡ | $5.3M | — | 2026-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (153 lots) median $2,758 with 95.4% sell-through. Paintings (100 lots) median $152,971, record $3,172,473. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD painting sells for around 55× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 91 lots) the median is $228,311.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $784–$7,031†‡ | $3,005†‡ | $36,967‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $1,173–$6,051†‡ | $3,257†‡ | $19,071 |
† 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) | 64 | $68,591–$242,772†‡ | $142,582†‡ | $567,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $171,393–$499,222‡ | $362,500‡ | $859,185 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 121 | $5,809–$44,829†‡ | $15,883†‡ | $321,833 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $7,705–$46,875‡ | $21,092‡ | $95,554 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $3.2M‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $955,028 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $772,908 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $321,833 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $227,611 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $36,967‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $21,750 |
| Photography | 2018 | $1,764† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD worth?
Across 486 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work is $13,063. The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work on paper sells for $14,680 across 179 lots. The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD print sells for $2,758 across 146 lots. The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD painting sells for $152,971 across 93 lots. Small (under 50 cm) FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work on papers typically sell for $5,809–$44,829 (the middle half of 121 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD prints typically sell for $784–$7,031 (the middle half of 79 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 FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work on paper?
Based on 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work on paper is $14,680. 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 FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work on paper is $321,833.
What is the average price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD print?
Based on 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD print is $2,758. 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 FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD print is $36,967. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD painting?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD painting is $152,971. 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 FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD painting is $3,172,473. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work on paper?
Based on 121 sold lots, the median auction price of a small FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,883, 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 the average price of a small FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD print?
Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a small FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,005, 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 FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD's auction record?
FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD's auction record is $5,345,032, set in 2025.
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