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# Masami Teraoka (b. 1936)

## What is Masami Teraoka’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $87,500 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $4,800 |
| Prints | 33 | $2,550 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Masami Teraoka work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Masami Teraoka auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/masami-teraoka (updated 2026-11-01).

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.