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# 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.

## What is a Takao Tanabe, Canadian work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.