> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shu-tanaka · updated 2026-11-03

# Shu Tanaka (b. 1908)

Shu Tanaka is a Japanese artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $399.

A work by Shu Tanaka sold in 2025 for $764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shu Tanaka work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shu Tanaka work is $399.

The median Shu Tanaka painting sells for $460 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $460 | $1,437 | 55.6% | 2025-10-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,437 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $764 |

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 Shu Tanaka worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shu Tanaka work is $399. The median Shu Tanaka painting sells for $460 across 5 lots.

### What is Shu Tanaka's auction record?

Shu Tanaka's auction record is $1,437, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shu Tanaka auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shu-tanaka (updated 2026-11-03).

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.