Osamu Tezuka (1928–1989)
What is Osamu Tezuka’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Osamu Tezuka at 13 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $362 including buyer’s premium (middle half $289–$519, n=8). The auction record is $87,863 for All Stars (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Stars, 1976 | Watercolour on paper | $87,863 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Astro Boy and the Phoenix, 1981 | Watercolor | $63,878 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | PHOENIX ORIGINAL DRAWING, 1970 | Colour on paper | $32,255 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| 4 | Black Jack and Pinoko | Watercolor | $10,499 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Astro Boy, 1980 | 纸本 赛璐璐片 | $4,132 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Astro Boy (鉄腕アトム), 1978 | Original model sheet livret | $1,458 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Astro, le petit robot (鉄腕アトム) Astro - Atom, 2003 | Graphite and colored pencils | $1,000 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Astro, le petit robot (鉄腕アトム) Astro - Atom, 2003 | Ink and gouache on original gouache background with layout copy | $693 | Aibo Art Auction | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Metropolis, 2001 | Lead pencil and colored pencil | $648 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimba the White Lion; Astro Boy; Black Jack; Phoenix; and Princess Knight, 1981 | 1. watercolour and marker pen on paper 2. marker pen on paperboard 3. marker pen on paperboard 4. screenprint 5. cel print | $47,925 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $462 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $847 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Osamu Tezuka is a Japanese artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,960. 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 Osamu Tezuka sold in 2021 for $10,499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osamu Tezuka work is $2,960.
The median Osamu Tezuka work on paper sells for $1,466 across 39 lots.
The median Osamu Tezuka print sells for $25,641 across 2 lots.
The median Osamu Tezuka painting sells for $1,806 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Osamu Tezuka work on papers typically sell for $385–$5,726 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $25,641‡ | $47,925 | 50% | 2019-11-23 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,806‡ | $1,806‡ | — | 2025-05-31 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $1,466†‡ | $87,863 | 68.4% | 2026-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $63,878 | $87,863 | — | 2019-11-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Osamu Tezuka's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $25,641 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,806, record $1,806. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $63,878.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $385–$5,726†‡ | $2,045†‡ | $87,863 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $87,863 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $63,878 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $47,925 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,356‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,806‡ |
‡ 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 Osamu Tezuka worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osamu Tezuka work is $2,960. The median Osamu Tezuka work on paper sells for $1,466 across 39 lots. The median Osamu Tezuka print sells for $25,641 across 2 lots. The median Osamu Tezuka painting sells for $1,806 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Osamu Tezuka work on papers typically sell for $385–$5,726 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 the average price of a Osamu Tezuka work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Osamu Tezuka work on paper is $1,466. 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 Osamu Tezuka's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Osamu Tezuka work on paper is $87,863.
What is the average price of a small Osamu Tezuka work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Osamu Tezuka work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,045, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Osamu Tezuka's auction record?
Osamu Tezuka's auction record is $87,863, set in 2019.
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