> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/soichi-sunami · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Soichi Sunami auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/soichi-sunami (updated 2026-11-01).

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.