> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shigeru-uchida · updated 2026-11-03

# Shigeru Uchida (1920–2016)

## What is Shigeru Uchida’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 41 | $6,157 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $13,541 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $6,012 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Shigeru Uchida work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Shigeru Uchida on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shigeru-uchida?ref=kg:shigeru-uchida) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Shigeru Uchida work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shigeru Uchida auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shigeru-uchida (updated 2026-11-03).

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.