Tadao Ando (b. 1941)
Tadao Ando is a Japanese artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,312. 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 Tadao Ando is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,616; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tadao Ando on OpeningBid →What is a Tadao Ando work worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tadao Ando work is $1,312.
The median Tadao Ando work on paper sells for $973 across 71 lots.
The median Tadao Ando print sells for $2,523 across 13 lots.
The median Tadao Ando photograph sells for $8,301 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Tadao Ando work on papers typically sell for $469–$1,884 (the middle half of 66 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 | 13 | $2,523†‡ | $21,329 | — | 2025-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 83 | $973†‡ | $41,907 | 85.5% | 2026-04-11 |
| Photography | 4 | $8,301‡ | $8,411‡ | 50% | 2024-02-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $41,907 | $138,170 | — | 2016-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,051–$2,028†‡ | $1,754†‡ | $2,523‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $469–$1,884†‡ | $861†‡ | $8,006‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $41,907 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $21,329 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $21,316 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $19,342 |
| Photography | 2018 | $8,411‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $8,190 |
‡ 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 Tadao Ando worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tadao Ando work is $1,312. The median Tadao Ando work on paper sells for $973 across 71 lots. The median Tadao Ando print sells for $2,523 across 13 lots. The median Tadao Ando photograph sells for $8,301 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tadao Ando work on papers typically sell for $469–$1,884 (the middle half of 66 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 Tadao Ando work on paper?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tadao Ando work on paper is $973. 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 Tadao Ando's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tadao Ando work on paper is $41,907.
What is the average price of a Tadao Ando print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tadao Ando print is $2,523. 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 Tadao Ando's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tadao Ando print is $21,329.
What is the average price of a small Tadao Ando work on paper?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tadao Ando work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $861, 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 Tadao Ando's auction record?
Tadao Ando's auction record is $138,170, set in 2012.
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