TIDE (b. 1984)
TIDE is a Japanese artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,608. 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 TIDE is recorded as sold in 2026 for $27,733; 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 TIDE on OpeningBid →What is a TIDE work worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TIDE work is $6,608.
The median TIDE print sells for $6,293 across 40 lots.
The median TIDE painting sells for $45,576 across 29 lots.
The median TIDE sculpture sells for $2,265 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) TIDE prints typically sell for $4,209–$11,536 (the middle half of 26 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 | 41 | $6,293†‡ | $24,751‡ | 97.6% | 2026-10-25 |
| Paintings | 31 | $45,576‡ | $483,752‡ | 93.5% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $630 | $630 | — | 2024-09-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $2,265‡ | $6,635‡ | 72.7% | 2026-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $109,849‡ | $483,752‡ | — | 2022-07-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
TIDE's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $6,293 with 97.6% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $45,576, record $483,752. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical TIDE painting sells for around 7.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $109,849.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $4,209–$11,536†‡ | $6,718†‡ | $21,915‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $4,086–$11,084‡ | $5,126‡ | $24,751‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $28,260–$73,506‡ | $46,448‡ | $141,369‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $36,204–$79,877‡ | $65,350‡ | $483,752‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,857–$4,415‡ | $2,265‡ | $6,635‡ |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $483,752‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $141,369‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $24,751‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $21,915‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $6,635‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $5,768‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $630 |
‡ 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 TIDE worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a TIDE work is $6,608. The median TIDE print sells for $6,293 across 40 lots. The median TIDE painting sells for $45,576 across 29 lots. The median TIDE sculpture sells for $2,265 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) TIDE prints typically sell for $4,209–$11,536 (the middle half of 26 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 TIDE print?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a TIDE print is $6,293. 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 TIDE's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a TIDE print is $24,751. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a TIDE painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a TIDE painting is $45,576. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is TIDE's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a TIDE painting is $483,752. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a TIDE sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a TIDE sculpture is $2,265. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is TIDE's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a TIDE sculpture is $6,635. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small TIDE print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small TIDE print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,718, 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 TIDE painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium TIDE painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $46,448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is TIDE's auction record?
TIDE's auction record is $483,752, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full TIDE record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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