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# Tatsuo Kawaguchi (b. 1940)

Tatsuo Kawaguchi is a Japanese artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,206. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tatsuo Kawaguchi sold in 2026 for $3,726, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tatsuo Kawaguchi work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tatsuo Kawaguchi work is $1,206.

The median Tatsuo Kawaguchi sculpture sells for $1,577 across 3 lots.

The median Tatsuo Kawaguchi photograph sells for $2,229 across 2 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,577‡ | $2,090‡ | 75% | 2025-04-12 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,229‡ | $3,726 | — | 2026-10-14 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $3,726 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,090‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $1,577‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $732‡ |

‡ 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 Tatsuo Kawaguchi worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tatsuo Kawaguchi work is $1,206. The median Tatsuo Kawaguchi sculpture sells for $1,577 across 3 lots. The median Tatsuo Kawaguchi photograph sells for $2,229 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tatsuo Kawaguchi's auction record?

Tatsuo Kawaguchi's auction record is $6,894, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Tatsuo Kawaguchi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tatsuo-kawaguchi (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.