Takanori Ogisu (1901–1986)
Takanori Ogisu is a Japanese-French artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,401. 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 Takanori Ogisu is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,702; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takanori Ogisu work is $4,401.
The median Takanori Ogisu painting sells for $11,063 across 18 lots.
The median Takanori Ogisu print sells for $578 across 14 lots.
The median Takanori Ogisu work on paper sells for $4,383 across 9 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 | 26 | $578†‡ | $2,924† | 53.8% | 2025-03-06 |
| Paintings | 37 | $11,063†‡ | $115,768† | 48.6% | 2025-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $4,383†‡ | $8,739‡ | 90% | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $90,373†‡ | $115,768† | — | 2010-12-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Takanori Ogisu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $578 with 53.8% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $11,063, record $115,768. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $115,768 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Takanori Ogisu painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $90,373.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $405–$543†‡ | $535†‡ | $2,924† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,775–$9,184†‡ | $7,125†‡ | $10,658‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $26,819–$85,184†‡ | $61,627†‡ | $115,768† |
† 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) | 7 | $1,858–$4,718†‡ | $4,383†‡ | $8,739‡ |
† 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 | 2005 | $115,768† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $90,373† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $8,739‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,702‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2,924† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,471‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Takanori Ogisu worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takanori Ogisu work is $4,401. The median Takanori Ogisu painting sells for $11,063 across 18 lots. The median Takanori Ogisu print sells for $578 across 14 lots. The median Takanori Ogisu work on paper sells for $4,383 across 9 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 Takanori Ogisu painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takanori Ogisu painting is $11,063. 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 Takanori Ogisu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Takanori Ogisu painting is $115,768. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $115,768 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Takanori Ogisu print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takanori Ogisu print is $578. 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 Takanori Ogisu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Takanori Ogisu print is $2,924. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,924 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Takanori Ogisu's auction record?
Takanori Ogisu's auction record is $115,768, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $115,768 (buyer's premium not included).
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