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# FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD (1886–1968)

## What is FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 103 | $140,200 |
| Works on paper | 119 | $20,098 |
| Other | 98 | $9,845 |
| Prints | 93 | $4,053 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**3 FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a FOUJITA, TSUGUHARU LÉONARD work 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.

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

## 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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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.