Shigeru Uchida (1920–2016)
What is Shigeru Uchida’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Shigeru Uchida at 13 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,868 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,479–$14,931, n=13). The auction record is $57,300 for Gyo-an tearoom (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gyo-an tearoom, circa 1993 | Japanese cedar, bamboo | $57,300 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | Libreria mod. Shelf I, circa 2000 | Struttura in legno laccato e rivestimento in melammina | $29,179 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Libreria mod. Stormy Weather, 1991 | Struttura in cartone pressato e formica | $19,928 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Bibliothèque modèle 'Shelves III', 1943 | Bibliothèque | $19,410 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Cabinet modèle 'Ramona', 1943 | Shigeru Uchida (1943-2016) | $19,410 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Cabinet modèle 'Come Rain Come Shine', 1943 | Shigeru Uchida (1943-2016) | $17,917 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Shelf 02, 1943 | Shelf | $14,931 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Day by Day, 1991 | Oak-veneered wood, walnut-veneered wood | $14,193 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 9 | Rattan chair, 1943 | Stainless steel | $13,437 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Come Shine, 1991 | Oak | $12,889 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 41 | $6,157 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $13,541 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $6,012 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Shigeru Uchida is a Japanese artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,619. 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 Shigeru Uchida sold in 2026 for $13,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shigeru Uchida work is $5,619.
The median Shigeru Uchida sculpture sells for $4,778 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $4,778‡ | $13,437 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $29,179 | $57,300 | — | 2022-06-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,583–$6,793‡ | $4,778‡ | $13,437 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $13,437 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $7,365‡ |
‡ 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 Shigeru Uchida worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shigeru Uchida work is $5,619. The median Shigeru Uchida sculpture sells for $4,778 across 6 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 Shigeru Uchida's auction record?
Shigeru Uchida's auction record is $57,300, set in 2018.
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