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# Tilsa Tsuchiya (1929–1984)

Tilsa Tsuchiya is a Peruvian artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $68,750.

A work by Tilsa Tsuchiya sold in 2022 for $161,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tilsa Tsuchiya work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tilsa Tsuchiya work is $68,750.

The median Tilsa Tsuchiya painting sells for $93,750 across 11 lots.

The median Tilsa Tsuchiya work on paper sells for $13,545 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $93,750 | $882,000 | 91.7% | 2022-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $13,545 | $20,160 | 50% | 2011-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $350,000 | $882,000 | — | 2022-05-26 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $64,500–$262,250 | $127,375 | $513,501 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $882,000 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $513,501 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $20,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $6,930 |

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 Tilsa Tsuchiya worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tilsa Tsuchiya work is $68,750. The median Tilsa Tsuchiya painting sells for $93,750 across 11 lots. The median Tilsa Tsuchiya work on paper sells for $13,545 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Tilsa Tsuchiya painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tilsa Tsuchiya painting is $93,750.

### What is Tilsa Tsuchiya's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tilsa Tsuchiya painting is $882,000.

### What is Tilsa Tsuchiya's auction record?

Tilsa Tsuchiya's auction record is $882,000, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tilsa Tsuchiya auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tilsa-tsuchiya (updated 2026-11-01).

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.