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# Tadashi Sugimata (1914–1994)

Tadashi Sugimata is a Japanese artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,530. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tadashi Sugimata is recorded as sold in 2021 for $3,610; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tadashi Sugimata work worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tadashi Sugimata work is $3,530.

The median Tadashi Sugimata painting sells for $3,743 across 67 lots.

The median Tadashi Sugimata work on paper sells for $812 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Tadashi Sugimata paintings typically sell for $3,219–$5,675 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 88 | $3,743‡ | $28,706‡ | 76.1% | 2022-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $812‡ | $812‡ | 50% | 2016-11-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,640‡ | $28,706‡ | — | 2019-09-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,138–$5,034‡ | $2,453‡ | $10,062‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,875–$4,766‡ | $2,785‡ | $8,603‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $3,219–$5,675‡ | $4,612‡ | $17,162‡ |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $28,706‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $17,162‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $812‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Tadashi Sugimata worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tadashi Sugimata work is $3,530. The median Tadashi Sugimata painting sells for $3,743 across 67 lots. The median Tadashi Sugimata work on paper sells for $812 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Tadashi Sugimata paintings typically sell for $3,219–$5,675 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Tadashi Sugimata painting?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tadashi Sugimata painting is $3,743. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tadashi Sugimata's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tadashi Sugimata painting is $28,706. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Tadashi Sugimata painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tadashi Sugimata painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,612, 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 medium Tadashi Sugimata painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tadashi Sugimata painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,785, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tadashi Sugimata's auction record?

Tadashi Sugimata's auction record is $28,706, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Tadashi Sugimata auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tadashi-sugimata (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.