Masahisa Fukase (1934–2012)
What is Masahisa Fukase’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Masahisa Fukase at 13 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,350 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,000–$7,620, n=13). The auction record is $38,445 for Nayoro (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nayoro, ca. 1985 | Cartes-de-visite | $38,445 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Kanazawa from Ravens, 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $37,500 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Seikan Ferry Boat, 1976 | Gelatin silver print | $27,940 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Nayoro (from 'The Solitude of Ravens'), 1977 | Gelatin silver print | $21,675 | Bonhams | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Buku Buku (Self-Portrait in Bathroom), 1999 | Gelatin silver print, credit in pencil and the photographer's Estate and 'Printed by Masato Seto' stamps, with title and date in English and Japanese in pencil, on the reverse, 1991, printed in 1999 | $16,380 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Nayoro, 1999 | Gelatin silver print, credit in pencil and the photographer's Estate and 'Printed by Masato Seto' stamps, with title and date in English and Japanese in pencil, on the reverse, 1977, printed in 1999 | $16,380 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Yoko, 1980 | Gelatin silver print | $13,593 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2018 |
| 8 | Erimo Cape, 1934 | Gelatin silver print, printed 1999 by Masato Seto | $7,680 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | A Game: Lips and Needles, 1983 | Ink | $7,620 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nayoro, 1977 | Cartes-de-visite | $9,525 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 21 | $7,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $7,680 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Masahisa Fukase is a Japanese artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $6,350. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Masahisa Fukase sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Masahisa Fukase record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Masahisa Fukase on OpeningBid →What is a Masahisa Fukase work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masahisa Fukase work is $6,350.
The median Masahisa Fukase photograph sells for $7,040 across 19 lots.
The median Masahisa Fukase work on paper sells for $5,922 across 2 lots.
The median Masahisa Fukase print sells for $21,372 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $21,372‡ | $38,445 | — | 2023-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,922 | $7,620 | — | 2025-11-04 |
| Photography | 21 | $7,040‡ | $37,500 | 90.5% | 2026-10-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $5,080–$16,380‡ | $7,414‡ | $37,500 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $38,445 |
| Photography | 2017 | $37,500 |
| Photography | 2023 | $27,940 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,620 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,298‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,224 |
‡ 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 Masahisa Fukase worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masahisa Fukase work is $6,350. The median Masahisa Fukase photograph sells for $7,040 across 19 lots. The median Masahisa Fukase work on paper sells for $5,922 across 2 lots. The median Masahisa Fukase print sells for $21,372 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Masahisa Fukase photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Masahisa Fukase photograph is $7,040. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Masahisa Fukase's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Masahisa Fukase photograph is $37,500.
What is the average price of a small Masahisa Fukase photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Masahisa Fukase photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Masahisa Fukase's auction record?
Masahisa Fukase's auction record is $38,445, set in 2021.
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