KUDO Tetsumi (1935–1990)
KUDO Tetsumi is a Japanese artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,813. 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 KUDO Tetsumi sold in 2025 for $3,184, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KUDO Tetsumi work is $2,813.
The median KUDO Tetsumi work on paper sells for $2,769 across 15 lots.
The median KUDO Tetsumi print sells for $672 across 12 lots.
The median KUDO Tetsumi sculpture sells for $77,408 across 4 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 | 15 | $672†‡ | $8,806 | 80% | 2025-04-12 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $2,769‡ | $70,497 | 83.3% | 2025-09-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $77,408 | $197,000 | — | 2025-04-10 |
| Photography | 3 | $559† | $1,598† | — | 2021-02-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $146,412 | $197,000 | — | 2016-10-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $418–$740†‡ | $656†‡ | $8,806 |
† 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) | 9 | $1,066–$1,957‡ | $1,505‡ | $70,497 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $197,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $77,408 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $70,497 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $14,449 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $8,806 |
| Photography | 2017 | $1,598† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,333‡ |
| Photography | 2019 | $559 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 KUDO Tetsumi worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KUDO Tetsumi work is $2,813. The median KUDO Tetsumi work on paper sells for $2,769 across 15 lots. The median KUDO Tetsumi print sells for $672 across 12 lots. The median KUDO Tetsumi sculpture sells for $77,408 across 4 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 KUDO Tetsumi work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KUDO Tetsumi work on paper is $2,769. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is KUDO Tetsumi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KUDO Tetsumi work on paper is $70,497.
What is the average price of a KUDO Tetsumi print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KUDO Tetsumi print is $672. 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 KUDO Tetsumi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KUDO Tetsumi print is $8,806.
What is KUDO Tetsumi's auction record?
KUDO Tetsumi's auction record is $197,000, set in 2015.
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