FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD (1886–1968)
FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD is a Japanese artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $15,063. 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 LEONARD sold in 2026 for $20,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work is $15,063.
The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD print sells for $902 across 36 lots.
The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work on paper sells for $29,315 across 27 lots.
The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD painting sells for $360,052 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD prints typically sell for $492–$2,617 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work on papers typically sell for $16,035–$43,893 (the middle half of 24 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 | 42 | $902†‡ | $77,762 | 85.7% | 2025-03-21 |
| Paintings | 21 | $360,052 | $4.8M | — | 2025-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $29,315‡ | $150,000 | 93.1% | 2026-04-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $386,753† | $4.8M | — | 2025-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $902 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $360,052, record $4,831,044. A typical FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD painting sells for around 399× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $386,753.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $492–$2,617†‡ | $761†‡ | $18,269 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $709–$3,293†‡ | $1,500†‡ | $77,762 |
† 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) | 13 | $115,744–$387,024 | $241,552 | $483,103 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $298,775–$787,286 | $456,100 | $4.8M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $16,035–$43,893‡ | $30,606‡ | $150,000 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $4.8M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $967,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $150,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $144,825 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $77,762 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $18,269 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work is $15,063. The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD print sells for $902 across 36 lots. The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work on paper sells for $29,315 across 27 lots. The median FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD painting sells for $360,052 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD prints typically sell for $492–$2,617 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work on papers typically sell for $16,035–$43,893 (the middle half of 24 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 LEONARD print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD print is $902. 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 LEONARD's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD print is $77,762.
What is the average price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work on paper is $29,315. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work on paper is $150,000.
What is the average price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD painting is $360,052.
What is FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD painting is $4,831,044.
What is the average price of a small FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD print (small (under 50 cm)) is $761, 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 LEONARD work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $30,606, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD's auction record?
FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD's auction record is $4,831,044, set in 2020.
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