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# Shomei Tomatsu

Shomei Tomatsu is a Japanese artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,600.

A work by Shomei Tomatsu sold in 2012 for $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shomei Tomatsu work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shomei Tomatsu work is $1,600.

The median Shomei Tomatsu photograph sells for $1,920 across 18 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 23 | $1,920 | $3,800 | 78.3% | 2013-04-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $3,800 |
| Photography | 2006 | $3,000 |

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 Shomei Tomatsu worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shomei Tomatsu work is $1,600. The median Shomei Tomatsu photograph sells for $1,920 across 18 lots.

### What is the average price of a Shomei Tomatsu photograph?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shomei Tomatsu photograph is $1,920.

### What is Shomei Tomatsu's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shomei Tomatsu photograph is $3,800.

### What is Shomei Tomatsu's auction record?

Shomei Tomatsu's auction record is $4,560, set in 2009.

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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, “Shomei Tomatsu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tomatsu-shomei (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.