Takesada Matsutani (b. 1937)
What is Takesada Matsutani’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 327 auction results for Takesada Matsutani at 27 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,580 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,314–$14,995, n=8). The auction record is $406,400 for WORK 63-K (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WORK 63-K, 1963 | Acrylic, oil and vinyl adhesive on canvas | $406,400 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Work 65-W, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $271,171 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | La Propagation Rouge-1, 1965 | Oil paint | $230,551 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | A CIRCLE – II–A, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $209,192 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 5 | Work 65-W, 1965 | Painting | $190,890 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 6 | Work 65-K, 1965 | Mixed media | $159,988 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | WAVE 97-2-1, 1997 | Mixed media work | $152,363 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Pocket, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $126,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled (paper, vinyl adhesive and graphite pencil on canvas), 1981 | Mixed media work | $96,891 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | WORK 66-7, 1966 | Vinyl adhesive, acrylic on canvas | $88,645 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $28,726 |
| Other | 25 | $17,714 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $5,755 |
| Prints | 28 | $681 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $156,176 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $10,985 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 60 | $5,755 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 327 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Takesada Matsutani is a Japanese artist with 410 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $8,353. 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 Takesada Matsutani is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,386; 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 327 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takesada Matsutani work is $8,353.
The median Takesada Matsutani work on paper sells for $8,768 across 159 lots.
The median Takesada Matsutani print sells for $551 across 52 lots.
The median Takesada Matsutani painting sells for $26,842 across 50 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Takesada Matsutani work on papers typically sell for $3,045–$13,432 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Takesada Matsutani work on papers typically sell for $4,172–$26,662 (the middle half of 59 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 | 64 | $551†‡ | $3,500 | 81.3% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 54 | $26,842‡ | $406,400 | 92.6% | 2026-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 197 | $8,768†‡ | $104,869‡ | 80.7% | 2026-05-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,391‡ | $1,391‡ | 50% | 2010-03-12 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,383‡ | $3,430‡ | 66.7% | 2016-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $139,113‡ | $406,400 | — | 2025-04-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Takesada Matsutani's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (64 lots) median $551 with 81.3% sell-through. Paintings (54 lots) median $26,842, record $406,400. A typical Takesada Matsutani painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $139,113.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $575–$634‡ | $575‡ | $977‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $306–$964†‡ | $512†‡ | $3,500 |
† 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) | 18 | $8,262–$13,283‡ | $9,111‡ | $38,219 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $20,928–$74,827‡ | $51,984‡ | $209,192 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $82,886–$220,636‡ | $147,662‡ | $406,400 |
‡ 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) | 79 | $3,045–$13,432†‡ | $7,235†‡ | $58,467 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $4,172–$26,662‡ | $10,602‡ | $60,835‡ |
† 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 | 2023 | $406,400 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $271,171 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $104,869‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $103,145‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,500 |
| Photography | 2016 | $3,430‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,778‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1,391‡ |
‡ 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 Takesada Matsutani worth?
Across 327 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Takesada Matsutani work is $8,353. The median Takesada Matsutani work on paper sells for $8,768 across 159 lots. The median Takesada Matsutani print sells for $551 across 52 lots. The median Takesada Matsutani painting sells for $26,842 across 50 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Takesada Matsutani work on papers typically sell for $3,045–$13,432 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Takesada Matsutani work on papers typically sell for $4,172–$26,662 (the middle half of 59 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 Takesada Matsutani work on paper?
Based on 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takesada Matsutani work on paper is $8,768. 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 Takesada Matsutani's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Takesada Matsutani work on paper is $104,869. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Takesada Matsutani print?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takesada Matsutani print is $551. 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 Takesada Matsutani's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Takesada Matsutani print is $3,500.
What is the average price of a Takesada Matsutani painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Takesada Matsutani painting is $26,842. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Takesada Matsutani's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Takesada Matsutani painting is $406,400.
What is the average price of a small Takesada Matsutani work on paper?
Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Takesada Matsutani work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,235, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Takesada Matsutani work on paper?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Takesada Matsutani work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Takesada Matsutani's auction record?
Takesada Matsutani's auction record is $406,400, set in 2023.
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