Takao Tanabe, Canadian (b. 1926)
Takao Tanabe, Canadian is a Canadian artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $7,060.
A work by Takao Tanabe, Canadian sold in 2026 for $9,915, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takao Tanabe, Canadian work is $7,060.
The median Takao Tanabe, Canadian print sells for $2,556 across 8 lots.
The median Takao Tanabe, Canadian painting sells for $15,170 across 5 lots.
The median Takao Tanabe, Canadian work on paper sells for $1,299 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $2,556 | $4,204 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 5 | $15,170 | $21,663 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,299 | $1,299 | — | 2024-09-26 |
Takao Tanabe, Canadian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $2,556. Paintings (5 lots) median $15,170, record $21,663. A typical Takao Tanabe, Canadian painting sells for around 5.9× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $21,663 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $15,170 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,204 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,299 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $908 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Takao Tanabe, Canadian worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takao Tanabe, Canadian work is $7,060. The median Takao Tanabe, Canadian print sells for $2,556 across 8 lots. The median Takao Tanabe, Canadian painting sells for $15,170 across 5 lots. The median Takao Tanabe, Canadian work on paper sells for $1,299 across 2 lots.
What is Takao Tanabe, Canadian's auction record?
Takao Tanabe, Canadian's auction record is $21,663, set in 2025.
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