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# Painting Japan, 20th Century

## What is Painting Japan, 20th Century’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5 auction results for Painting Japan, 20th Century at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $147 including buyer’s premium (middle half $139–$278, n=5). The auction record is $1,530 for Horizontal scroll (emakimono), ink and colours on paper, Japan (2026, Aste Bolaffi). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horizontal scroll (emakimono), ink and colours on paper, Japan, 20th Century | Japan, 20th Century | $1,530 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Fragment of a horizontal scroll (emakimono), battle scene, ink and gold on paper, 20th Century | Japan, 20th Century | $278 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Hanging scroll (kakejiku) with landscape, ink and colours on silk, Japan | Japan, 20th century | $147 | Aste Bolaffi | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Horizontal scroll (emakimono) with figures in pavilions, 20th Century | Japan, 20th Century | $139 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Winter landscape hanging scroll (kakejiku), ink and colours on paper, 20th Century | Japan, 20th Century | $139 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $147 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Painting Japan, 20th Century is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $147.

A work by Painting Japan, 20th Century sold in 2026 for $1,530, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Painting Japan, 20th Century work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Painting Japan, 20th Century work is $147.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Painting Japan, 20th Century worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Painting Japan, 20th Century work is $147.

### What is Painting Japan, 20th Century's auction record?

Painting Japan, 20th Century's auction record is $1,530, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.