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

# AKEJI Sumiyoshi (1938–2018)

## What is AKEJI Sumiyoshi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,528 |
| Other | 60 | $1,157 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $1,335 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $980 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a AKEJI Sumiyoshi work 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.

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

## 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.

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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, “AKEJI Sumiyoshi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sumiyoshi-akeji (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.