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# Shimamoto Shozo (1928–2013)

## What is Shimamoto Shozo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 126 auction results for Shimamoto Shozo at 17 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,910 including buyer’s premium (middle half $28,652–$38,521, n=9). The auction record is $2,240,509 for BLACK WHIRLPOOL (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLACK WHIRLPOOL, 1965 | Enamel paint on canvas laid on board | $2,240,509 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 2 | Bottle Crash, 1928 | Oil paint | $330,284 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | Whirlpool, 1967 | Oil and enamel on canvas | $319,786 | Sotheby's | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1928 | — | $299,912 | Bonhams | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | Untitled (triptych), 1999 | Acrylic and broken glasses on canvas | $288,839 | Sotheby's | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas, bottle crash), early 1960s | Oil on canvas (bottle crash) | $254,034 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 7 | Palazzo Ducale 33, 2008 | Enamel | $208,281 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas, bottle crash), early 1960s | Oil on canvas (bottle crash) | $200,148 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 9 | Magi 903, 1928 | Acrylic and glass on canvas | $141,946 | Bonhams | Feb 2016 |
| 10 | Magi 901 (Bottle crash), 2008 | Acrylic and broken glass on canvas | $125,730 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $60,684 |
| Other | 7 | $54,696 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $15,708 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $79,332 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $42,535 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $12,500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 126 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shimamoto Shozo is a Japanese artist with 208 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $20,976. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shimamoto Shozo sold in 2026 for $38,214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Shimamoto Shozo work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Shimamoto Shozo work worth?

Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shimamoto Shozo work is $20,976.

The median Shimamoto Shozo painting sells for $28,652 across 81 lots.

The median Shimamoto Shozo work on paper sells for $7,882 across 8 lots.

The median Shimamoto Shozo print sells for $6,312 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Shimamoto Shozo paintings typically sell for $16,036–$45,399 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Shimamoto Shozo paintings typically sell for $4,236–$14,811 (the middle half of 20 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 | 8 | $6,312‡ | $6,312‡ | 62.5% | 2025-11-10 |
| Paintings | 102 | $28,652‡ | $2.2M | 79.4% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $7,882‡ | $20,976‡ | 57.1% | 2022-09-17 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,012‡ | $1,428‡ | — | 2021-01-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $204,214‡ | $2.2M | — | 2023-05-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Shimamoto Shozo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $6,312 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (102 lots) median $28,652, record $2,240,509. A typical Shimamoto Shozo painting sells for around 4.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $204,214.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $4,236–$14,811‡ | $6,433‡ | $38,266‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $16,036–$45,399‡ | $27,557‡ | $254,034 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $39,464–$133,838‡ | $98,160‡ | $2.2M |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $8,218–$18,516‡ | $12,344‡ | $20,976‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $750,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $20,976‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $18,516 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $6,312‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $6,312‡ |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,428‡ |
| Photography | 2020 | $595 |

‡ 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 Shimamoto Shozo worth?

Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shimamoto Shozo work is $20,976. The median Shimamoto Shozo painting sells for $28,652 across 81 lots. The median Shimamoto Shozo work on paper sells for $7,882 across 8 lots. The median Shimamoto Shozo print sells for $6,312 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Shimamoto Shozo paintings typically sell for $16,036–$45,399 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Shimamoto Shozo paintings typically sell for $4,236–$14,811 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Shimamoto Shozo painting?

Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shimamoto Shozo painting is $28,652. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shimamoto Shozo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shimamoto Shozo painting is $2,240,509.

### What is the average price of a Shimamoto Shozo work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shimamoto Shozo work on paper is $7,882. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shimamoto Shozo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shimamoto Shozo work on paper is $20,976. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Shimamoto Shozo painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shimamoto Shozo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,557, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Shimamoto Shozo painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shimamoto Shozo painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shimamoto Shozo's auction record?

Shimamoto Shozo's auction record is $2,240,509, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shimamoto Shozo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shozo-shimamoto-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.