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# 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.

**1 FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LEONARD work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.
