> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/takao-tomono · updated 2026-11-03

# Takao Tomono (b. 1935)

## What is Takao Tomono’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Takao Tomono at 3 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $260 including buyer’s premium (middle half $155–$1,034, n=6). The auction record is $2,128 for Untitled (vessel) (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (vessel), 1965 | Glazed earthenware | $2,128 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (vessel), 1965 | Glazed earthenware | $1,280 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Takao Tomono (b. 1935), circa 1970s | Ceramic | $222 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Takao Tomono (b. 1935) | Stoneware | $100 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract composition | Etching | $297 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Nehan | Etching | $132 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |



Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Takao Tomono is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $297. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Takao Tomono sold in 2026 for $2,128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Takao Tomono work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takao Tomono work is $297.

The median Takao Tomono print sells for $214 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $214 | $297 | 66.7% | 2025-10-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $297 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $132 |

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 Tomono worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takao Tomono work is $297. The median Takao Tomono print sells for $214 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Takao Tomono's auction record?

Takao Tomono's auction record is $2,128, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Takao Tomono auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/takao-tomono (updated 2026-11-03).

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.