Shoji Hamada (1894–1978)
What is Shoji Hamada’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Shoji Hamada at 31 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,378 including buyer’s premium (middle half $995–$2,446, n=15). The auction record is $33,933 for An octagonal stoneware dish (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An octagonal stoneware dish, Showa period | Stoneware | $33,933 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | A monumental and exceptional dish | Stoneware, glaze | $26,812 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 3 | Squared Vase with Octagonal Rim | Stoneware, brown and celadon glazes with abstract design | $19,170 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Crysanthemum, circa 1923 | Terracotta | $17,023 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Bowl | Glazed stoneware | $13,750 | Sotheby's | Dec 2009 |
| 6 | Early vase, circa 1922 | Terracotta | $12,767 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Jar, circa 1955 | Terracotta | $12,767 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Early jar, circa 1923 | Terracotta | $11,916 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Flask, 1965 | Terracotta | $11,360 | Phillips | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | Early vase with carved design, 1923 | Terracotta | $11,065 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 26 | $3,193 |
| Other | 70 | $2,296 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 84 | $2,375 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Shoji Hamada is a Japanese artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,128. 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 Shoji Hamada sold in 2026 for $2,667, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shoji Hamada work is $2,128.
The median Shoji Hamada work on paper sells for $890 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $890‡ | $1,136‡ | — | 2020-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $18,097‡ | $35,614‡ | — | 2025-06-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,136‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $645‡ |
‡ 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 Shoji Hamada worth?
Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shoji Hamada work is $2,128. The median Shoji Hamada work on paper sells for $890 across 2 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 Shoji Hamada's auction record?
Shoji Hamada's auction record is $35,614, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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