Masaaki Yamada (1930–2010)
Masaaki Yamada is a Japanese artist with 386 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,342. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Masaaki Yamada is recorded as sold in 2026 for $15,162; 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 333 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masaaki Yamada work is $6,342.
The median Masaaki Yamada painting sells for $8,044 across 251 lots.
The median Masaaki Yamada work on paper sells for $1,987 across 72 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Masaaki Yamada paintings typically sell for $5,509–$16,387 (the middle half of 156 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Masaaki Yamada work on papers typically sell for $1,548–$2,358 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 287 | $8,044‡ | $176,405 | 87.5% | 2026-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 87 | $1,987‡ | $7,167‡ | 82.8% | 2026-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $64,753‡ | $176,405 | — | 2026-03-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $4,129–$9,158‡ | $6,053‡ | $49,113 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 156 | $5,509–$16,387‡ | $9,161‡ | $82,849 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $15,162–$64,757‡ | $40,146‡ | $176,405 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $1,548–$2,358‡ | $2,030‡ | $7,167‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $176,405 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $144,195 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $7,167‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,670 |
‡ 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 Masaaki Yamada worth?
Across 333 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masaaki Yamada work is $6,342. The median Masaaki Yamada painting sells for $8,044 across 251 lots. The median Masaaki Yamada work on paper sells for $1,987 across 72 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Masaaki Yamada paintings typically sell for $5,509–$16,387 (the middle half of 156 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Masaaki Yamada work on papers typically sell for $1,548–$2,358 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Masaaki Yamada painting?
Based on 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Masaaki Yamada painting is $8,044. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Masaaki Yamada's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Masaaki Yamada painting is $176,405.
What is the average price of a Masaaki Yamada work on paper?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Masaaki Yamada work on paper is $1,987. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Masaaki Yamada's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Masaaki Yamada work on paper is $7,167. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Masaaki Yamada painting?
Based on 156 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Masaaki Yamada painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Masaaki Yamada work on paper?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Masaaki Yamada work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Masaaki Yamada's auction record?
Masaaki Yamada's auction record is $176,405, set in 2017.
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