Shigeo Shiga (1928–2011)
What is Shigeo Shiga’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 114 auction results for Shigeo Shiga at 3 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $550 including buyer’s premium (middle half $292–$795, n=22). The auction record is $1,509 for Shigeo Shiga (Japanese-Australian, 1928-2011) Bottle Vase, height 20.5 cm (2026, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shigeo Shiga (Japanese-Australian, 1928-2011) Bottle Vase, height 20.5 cm, 1928 | Stoneware | $1,509 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Deep Bowl, 1928 | Stoneware | $1,420 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Blossom Vase, 1928 | Porcelain | $1,332 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Globular Blossom Vase, 1928 | Stoneware | $1,266 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2017 |
| 5 | Large Ovoid Vase, 1928 | Stoneware | $1,243 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Large Bowl, 1928 | Porcelain | $1,154 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Spherical Chattered Blossom Vase, 1928 | Stoneware | $1,112 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | Large Green Pot, 1928 | Stoneware | $1,058 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2018 |
| 9 | Spherical Pot white and cobalt | White and cobalt ceramic | $1,008 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2010 |
| 10 | Shigeo Shiga (Japanese, 1928-2011) - Bowl, c. 1978, 1978 | Stoneware | $863 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 34 | $630 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $630 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 114 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Shigeo Shiga is a Japanese/Australian artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $594. 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 Shigeo Shiga sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,406 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shigeo Shiga on OpeningBid →What is a Shigeo Shiga work worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shigeo Shiga work is $594.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $1,634† | $2,250† | — | 2026-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shigeo Shiga worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shigeo Shiga work is $594. 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 Shigeo Shiga's auction record?
Shigeo Shiga's auction record is $2,250, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,250 (buyer's premium not included).
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