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# 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.

## What is a Masaaki Yamada work 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).

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

## 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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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 Yamada auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/masaaki-yamada (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.