Shoji Ueda (1913–2013)
Shoji Ueda is a Japanese artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,119. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shoji Ueda is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,549; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shoji Ueda work is $3,119.
The median Shoji Ueda photograph sells for $3,119 across 36 lots.
The median Shoji Ueda print sells for $4,614 across 3 lots.
The median Shoji Ueda work on paper sells for $2,783 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Shoji Ueda photographs typically sell for $1,924–$4,914 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $4,614‡ | $4,614‡ | — | 2024-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,783 | $2,783 | — | 2017-05-31 |
| Photography | 44 | $3,119‡ | $20,869 | 81.8% | 2026-06-06 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,924–$4,914‡ | $3,098‡ | $20,869 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $20,869 |
| Photography | 2026 | $16,345‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,614‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,614‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,783 |
‡ 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 Ueda worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shoji Ueda work is $3,119. The median Shoji Ueda photograph sells for $3,119 across 36 lots. The median Shoji Ueda print sells for $4,614 across 3 lots. The median Shoji Ueda work on paper sells for $2,783 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Shoji Ueda photographs typically sell for $1,924–$4,914 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Shoji Ueda photograph?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shoji Ueda photograph is $3,119. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shoji Ueda's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shoji Ueda photograph is $20,869.
What is the average price of a small Shoji Ueda photograph?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shoji Ueda photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shoji Ueda's auction record?
Shoji Ueda's auction record is $20,869, set in 2024.
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