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# Roger Yutaka Shimomura (b. 1939)

Roger Yutaka Shimomura is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,000.

A work by Roger Yutaka Shimomura sold in 2013 for $1,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Roger Yutaka Shimomura work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Yutaka Shimomura work is $1,000.

The median Roger Yutaka Shimomura painting sells for $2,688 across 2 lots.

The median Roger Yutaka Shimomura print sells for $344 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $344 | $375 | — | 2013-08-25 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,688 | $3,750 | — | 2013-09-29 |

Roger Yutaka Shimomura's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $344. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,688, record $3,750. A typical Roger Yutaka Shimomura painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $312 |

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 Roger Yutaka Shimomura worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Yutaka Shimomura work is $1,000. The median Roger Yutaka Shimomura painting sells for $2,688 across 2 lots. The median Roger Yutaka Shimomura print sells for $344 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Roger Yutaka Shimomura's auction record?

Roger Yutaka Shimomura's auction record is $3,750, set in 2013.

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