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# Tam Ochiai (b. 1967)

Tam Ochiai is a Japanese artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,692. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tam Ochiai is recorded as sold in 2018 for $3,920; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tam Ochiai work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tam Ochiai work is $3,692.

The median Tam Ochiai painting sells for $4,632 across 2 lots.

The median Tam Ochiai work on paper sells for $3,692 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $4,632‡ | $8,400 | 50% | 2018-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,692‡ | $3,920‡ | — | 2024-01-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $8,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,920‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,692‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $863‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Tam Ochiai worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tam Ochiai work is $3,692. The median Tam Ochiai painting sells for $4,632 across 2 lots. The median Tam Ochiai work on paper sells for $3,692 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tam Ochiai's auction record?

Tam Ochiai's auction record is $8,400, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.