Masanori Umeda (b. 1941)
What is Masanori Umeda’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Masanori Umeda at 19 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,345 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,079–$8,843, n=8). The auction record is $33,335 for "Tawaraya" ("Boxring") seating landscape, (2010, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Tawaraya" ("Boxring") seating landscape,, 1981 | — | $33,335 | Dorotheum | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | Tawaraya, 1981 | Wood | $22,500 | Wright | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Tawaraya Ring de boxe, 1981 | Wool | $21,982 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Edition Memphis « Tawaraya », dite « Tawaraya boxing ring », 1941 | Bois, contreplaqué, plastique, métal, tatami, textile et ampoules | $21,350 | Osenat | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | 'Tawaraya' ring, circa 1981 | Glass | $21,038 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Tawaraya, 1981 | Sculpture | $12,600 | Wright | Dec 2006 |
| 7 | Ginza Robot cabinet, 1982 | Chrome | $11,050 | Wright | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Two 'Orinoco' Vases | Glazed earthenware | $7,912 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Parana | Glazed earthenware | $7,596 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Meuble Robot "Ginza", 1982 | Bois laqué gris, cylindres laqués vert, bandes de stratifié grise et blanche, stratifié noir, stratifié rouge, stratifié vert, stratifié beige, cylindres en métal chromé | $7,111 | Tajan | May 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 31 | $3,120 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $16,819 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,685 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Masanori Umeda is a Japanese artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,350. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Masanori Umeda sold in 2026 for $4,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masanori Umeda work is $2,350.
The median Masanori Umeda sculpture sells for $12,600 across 3 lots.
The median Masanori Umeda painting sells for $4,778 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $4,778 | $4,778 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $12,600 | $21,038 | — | 2024-11-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,500 | $33,335 | — | 2026-07-02 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $21,038 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $12,600 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,778 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Masanori Umeda worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masanori Umeda work is $2,350. The median Masanori Umeda sculpture sells for $12,600 across 3 lots. The median Masanori Umeda painting sells for $4,778 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Masanori Umeda's auction record?
Masanori Umeda's auction record is $33,335, set in 2010.
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