Masami Teraoka (b. 1936)
What is Masami Teraoka’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Masami Teraoka at 8 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,649 including buyer’s premium (middle half $998–$2,648, n=6). The auction record is $2,165,611 for Hanauma Bay Series/ Wikiwiki Tour (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanauma Bay Series/ Wikiwiki Tour, 1982 | Watercolor on paper | $2,165,611 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 2 | The Cloisters Venus and Pope's Workout, 2004-2006 | Oil paint | $621,921 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | The Cloisters Venus and Pope's Workout, 2004 | Oil paint | $193,500 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | SEMANA SANTA / VENUS SECURITY CHECK, 2004 | Oil paint | $161,163 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Hanauma Bay Series/Catfish Zen Monk, 1984 | Watercolor | $159,325 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 6 | LA BREA TAR PITS DISASTER, 1977 | Watercolor on paper | $112,262 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 7 | The Cloisters / Birth of Venus, 2002 | Oil paint | $103,561 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Tale of a Thousand Condoms / Samurai and Razor, 1936 | Watercolor and sumi ink on unstretched canvas | $87,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | New Views of Mt. Fuji / Sinking Pleasure Boat, 1936 | Ink | $45,000 | Wright | Feb 2014 |
| 10 | New Wave Series / Christine at Hanauma Bay, 1992 | Watercolor | $23,899 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $87,500 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $4,800 |
| Prints | 33 | $2,550 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $87,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $3,825 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $2,295 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Masami Teraoka is a Japanese artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,528.
A work by Masami Teraoka sold in 2024 for $19,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masami Teraoka work is $3,528.
The median Masami Teraoka print sells for $2,525 across 34 lots.
The median Masami Teraoka work on paper sells for $3,906 across 28 lots.
The median Masami Teraoka painting sells for $23,899 across 11 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 37 | $2,525 | $13,860 | 91.9% | 2026-02-25 |
| Paintings | 11 | $23,899 | $621,921 | — | 2023-06-21 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $3,906 | $2.2M | 77.8% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $161,163 | $2.2M | — | 2020-12-02 |
Masami Teraoka's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $2,525 with 91.9% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $23,899, record $621,921. A typical Masami Teraoka painting sells for around 9.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $161,163.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,336–$3,358 | $2,805 | $11,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,551–$8,705 | $2,652 | $13,860 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $950–$1,152 | $956 | $4,750 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $103,561–$193,500 | $161,163 | $621,921 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $953–$2,215 | $1,408 | $6,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,261–$13,543 | $6,875 | $23,899 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $45,000–$159,325 | $112,262 | $2.2M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2009 | $621,921 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $193,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $159,325 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $13,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $11,952 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Masami Teraoka worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masami Teraoka work is $3,528. The median Masami Teraoka print sells for $2,525 across 34 lots. The median Masami Teraoka work on paper sells for $3,906 across 28 lots. The median Masami Teraoka painting sells for $23,899 across 11 lots.
What is the average price of a Masami Teraoka print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Masami Teraoka print is $2,525.
What is Masami Teraoka's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Masami Teraoka print is $13,860.
What is the average price of a Masami Teraoka work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Masami Teraoka work on paper is $3,906.
What is Masami Teraoka's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Masami Teraoka work on paper is $2,165,611.
What is the average price of a Masami Teraoka painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Masami Teraoka painting is $23,899.
What is Masami Teraoka's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Masami Teraoka painting is $621,921.
What is the average price of a medium Masami Teraoka print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Masami Teraoka print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Masami Teraoka work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Masami Teraoka work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Masami Teraoka's auction record?
Masami Teraoka's auction record is $2,165,611, set in 2016.
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