> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shinsui-ito · updated 2026-11-01

# Shinsui Itō (1898–1972)

Shinsui Itō is a Japanese artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,195.

A work by Shinsui Itō sold in 2024 for $12,948, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shinsui Itō work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shinsui Itō work is $4,195.

The median Shinsui Itō print sells for $5,325 across 17 lots.

The median Shinsui Itō work on paper sells for $3,422 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $5,325 | $43,825 | 81% | 2025-03-20 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,422 | $49,350 | — | 2019-03-20 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,187–$19,011 | $5,325 | $43,825 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,129–$5,188 | $3,422 | $21,325 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $49,350 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $43,825 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $35,075 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $21,325 |

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 Shinsui Itō worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shinsui Itō work is $4,195. The median Shinsui Itō print sells for $5,325 across 17 lots. The median Shinsui Itō work on paper sells for $3,422 across 8 lots.

### What is the average price of a Shinsui Itō print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shinsui Itō print is $5,325.

### What is Shinsui Itō's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shinsui Itō print is $43,825.

### What is the average price of a small Shinsui Itō print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shinsui Itō print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Shinsui Itō's auction record?

Shinsui Itō's auction record is $49,350, set in 2000.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shinsui Itō auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shinsui-ito (updated 2026-11-01).

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.