Soichi Sunami (1885–1971)
Soichi Sunami is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $950. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Soichi Sunami sold in 2025 for $1,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Soichi Sunami on OpeningBid →What is a Soichi Sunami work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Soichi Sunami work is $950.
The median Soichi Sunami photograph sells for $888 across 16 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 20 | $888† | $5,750 | 80% | 2026-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $442–$1,034† | $662† | $5,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $5,750 |
| Photography | 2001 | $3,910 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Soichi Sunami worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Soichi Sunami work is $950. The median Soichi Sunami photograph sells for $888 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Soichi Sunami photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Soichi Sunami photograph is $888. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Soichi Sunami's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Soichi Sunami photograph is $5,750.
What is the average price of a small Soichi Sunami photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Soichi Sunami photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Soichi Sunami's auction record?
Soichi Sunami's auction record is $5,750, set in 2021.
See the full Soichi Sunami record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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