AKEJI Sumiyoshi (1938–2018)
What is AKEJI Sumiyoshi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for AKEJI Sumiyoshi at 1 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,447 including buyer’s premium (middle half $917–$2,292, n=31). The auction record is $10,964 for Calligraphie (2026, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calligraphie | Pigments naturels sur papier | $10,964 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Composition calligraphique | Pigments naturels sur papier | $5,501 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Calligraphie | Technique mixte sur papier | $4,780 | Ader | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Calligraphie | Pigments naturels sur papier | $4,238 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Calligraphie | Pigments naturels sur papier | $3,362 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Composition calligraphique | Pigments naturels sur papier | $3,362 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Calligraphie | Pigments naturels sur papier | $3,350 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Uma Pferd | Pigments naturels sur papier contrecollé sur panneau | $2,741 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Calligraphie | Pigments naturels sur papier | $2,589 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Calligraphie | Pigments naturels sur papier | $2,538 | Ader | Feb 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,528 |
| Other | 60 | $1,157 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $1,335 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $980 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
AKEJI Sumiyoshi is a Japanese artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $1,198.
A work by AKEJI Sumiyoshi sold in 2026 for $1,294, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a AKEJI Sumiyoshi work is $1,198.
The median AKEJI Sumiyoshi painting sells for $1,528 across 5 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,528 | $2,741 | — | 2026-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,140 | $10,964 | — | 2026-03-12 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,741 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,986 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a AKEJI Sumiyoshi worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a AKEJI Sumiyoshi work is $1,198. The median AKEJI Sumiyoshi painting sells for $1,528 across 5 lots.
What is AKEJI Sumiyoshi's auction record?
AKEJI Sumiyoshi's auction record is $10,964, set in 2026.
See the full AKEJI Sumiyoshi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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