Shomei Tomatsu (1930–2012)
Shomei Tomatsu is a Japanese artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $4,518. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shomei Tomatsu is recorded as sold in 2024 for $5,855; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shomei Tomatsu on OpeningBid →What is a Shomei Tomatsu work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shomei Tomatsu work is $4,518.
The median Shomei Tomatsu photograph sells for $4,759 across 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 30 | $4,759‡ | $44,450 | 93.3% | 2024-05-25 |
‡ 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) | 19 | $4,759–$22,060‡ | $15,120‡ | $44,450 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $44,450 |
| Photography | 2021 | $40,320 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shomei Tomatsu worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shomei Tomatsu work is $4,518. The median Shomei Tomatsu photograph sells for $4,759 across 28 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Shomei Tomatsu photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shomei Tomatsu photograph is $4,759. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shomei Tomatsu's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shomei Tomatsu photograph is $44,450.
What is the average price of a small Shomei Tomatsu photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shomei Tomatsu photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shomei Tomatsu's auction record?
Shomei Tomatsu's auction record is $44,450, set in 2023.
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