Tadaaki Kuwayama (1932–2023)
Tadaaki Kuwayama is a Japanese artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $11,359. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Tadaaki Kuwayama sold in 2026 for $16,909, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tadaaki Kuwayama work is $11,359.
The median Tadaaki Kuwayama painting sells for $19,821 across 52 lots.
The median Tadaaki Kuwayama print sells for $1,037 across 6 lots.
The median Tadaaki Kuwayama work on paper sells for $3,027 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Tadaaki Kuwayama paintings typically sell for $12,044–$24,726 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $1,037‡ | $2,803‡ | — | 2026-04-11 |
| Paintings | 60 | $19,821†‡ | $87,500 | 86.7% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,027‡ | $5,473‡ | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $11,414 | $15,788 | 66.7% | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $68,278‡ | $87,500 | — | 2026-03-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tadaaki Kuwayama's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,037. Paintings (60 lots) median $19,821, record $87,500. A typical Tadaaki Kuwayama painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $68,278.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $12,044–$24,726‡ | $19,821‡ | $50,756‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $10,031–$44,753†‡ | $33,644†‡ | $87,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $87,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $68,278 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $15,788 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $7,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,473‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,724‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,803‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,544‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tadaaki Kuwayama worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tadaaki Kuwayama work is $11,359. The median Tadaaki Kuwayama painting sells for $19,821 across 52 lots. The median Tadaaki Kuwayama print sells for $1,037 across 6 lots. The median Tadaaki Kuwayama work on paper sells for $3,027 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tadaaki Kuwayama paintings typically sell for $12,044–$24,726 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Tadaaki Kuwayama painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tadaaki Kuwayama painting is $19,821. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Tadaaki Kuwayama's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tadaaki Kuwayama painting is $87,500.
What is the average price of a medium Tadaaki Kuwayama painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tadaaki Kuwayama painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,821, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Tadaaki Kuwayama painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tadaaki Kuwayama painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $33,644, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Tadaaki Kuwayama's auction record?
Tadaaki Kuwayama's auction record is $87,500, set in 2016.
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