Takeo Yamaguchi (1902–1983)
Takeo Yamaguchi is a Japanese artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,789. 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 Takeo Yamaguchi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $12,274; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Takeo Yamaguchi on OpeningBid →What is a Takeo Yamaguchi work worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takeo Yamaguchi work is $2,789.
The median Takeo Yamaguchi painting sells for $28,188 across 66 lots.
The median Takeo Yamaguchi work on paper sells for $877 across 62 lots.
The median Takeo Yamaguchi print sells for $894 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Takeo Yamaguchi work on papers typically sell for $619–$1,032 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Takeo Yamaguchi paintings typically sell for $12,740–$27,662 (the middle half of 36 sold 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 | 2 | $894‡ | $1,106‡ | — | 2019-12-05 |
| Paintings | 81 | $28,188†‡ | $1.6M | 81.5% | 2026-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 77 | $877‡ | $5,352‡ | 80.5% | 2026-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $223,666‡ | $1.6M | — | 2025-01-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Takeo Yamaguchi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $894. Paintings (81 lots) median $28,188, record $1,586,015. A typical Takeo Yamaguchi painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $223,666.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $12,740–$27,662‡ | $18,697‡ | $75,090‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $57,999–$146,752†‡ | $75,283†‡ | $372,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $535,494–$752,432 | $646,112 | $1.6M |
† 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) | 19 | $618–$1,911‡ | $826‡ | $3,245‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $619–$1,032‡ | $877‡ | $5,352‡ |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $777,493 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,352‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,245‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,106‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $683‡ |
‡ 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 Takeo Yamaguchi worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takeo Yamaguchi work is $2,789. The median Takeo Yamaguchi painting sells for $28,188 across 66 lots. The median Takeo Yamaguchi work on paper sells for $877 across 62 lots. The median Takeo Yamaguchi print sells for $894 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Takeo Yamaguchi work on papers typically sell for $619–$1,032 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Takeo Yamaguchi paintings typically sell for $12,740–$27,662 (the middle half of 36 sold 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 Takeo Yamaguchi painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takeo Yamaguchi painting is $28,188. 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 Takeo Yamaguchi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Takeo Yamaguchi painting is $1,586,015.
What is the average price of a Takeo Yamaguchi work on paper?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takeo Yamaguchi work on paper is $877. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Takeo Yamaguchi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Takeo Yamaguchi work on paper is $5,352. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Takeo Yamaguchi work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Takeo Yamaguchi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $877, 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 small Takeo Yamaguchi painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Takeo Yamaguchi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,697, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Takeo Yamaguchi's auction record?
Takeo Yamaguchi's auction record is $1,586,015, set in 2022.
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