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# Masaaki KUWAHARA (b. 1927)

## What is Masaaki KUWAHARA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Masaaki KUWAHARA at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $230 including buyer’s premium (middle half $170–$307, n=24). The auction record is $745 for Venise, le Grand Canal, la Salute (2026, Euvrard & Fabre). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venise, le Grand Canal, la Salute | Huile sur toile | $745 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Trèves, au ciel bleu | Huile sur toile | $459 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Village des Pyrénées | Huile sur toile | $459 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Guéthary, le cliché | Huile sur toile | $388 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Cadaques (ruelles) | Huile sur toile | $383 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Les fleurs | Huile sur toile | $307 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Lesconil | Huile sur toile | $307 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Albaracin (Espagne) | Huile sur toile | $279 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Village aux tournesols | Huile sur toile | $279 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Les espalions, les arbres verts | Huile sur toile | $249 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $230 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $230 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Masaaki KUWAHARA is an artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $230.

A work by Masaaki KUWAHARA sold in 2026 for $459, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Masaaki KUWAHARA work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masaaki KUWAHARA work is $230.

The median Masaaki KUWAHARA painting sells for $230 across 26 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Masaaki KUWAHARA paintings typically sell for $153–$293 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $230 | $745 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $459 | $745 | — | 2026-01-16 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $153–$293 | $230 | $459 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $745 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $459 |

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 Masaaki KUWAHARA worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masaaki KUWAHARA work is $230. The median Masaaki KUWAHARA painting sells for $230 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Masaaki KUWAHARA paintings typically sell for $153–$293 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Masaaki KUWAHARA painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Masaaki KUWAHARA painting is $230.

### What is Masaaki KUWAHARA's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Masaaki KUWAHARA painting is $745.

### What is the average price of a medium Masaaki KUWAHARA painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Masaaki KUWAHARA painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Masaaki KUWAHARA's auction record?

Masaaki KUWAHARA's auction record is $745, set in 2026.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Masaaki KUWAHARA auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/masaaki-kuwahara (updated 2026-11-03).

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.