Tomio Seike (b. 1943)
What is Tomio Seike’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Tomio Seike at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $812 including buyer’s premium (middle half $710–$1,231, n=7). The auction record is $14,228 for Four Studies from 'Zoe' series, 1983/4 (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four Studies from 'Zoe' series, 1983/4 | — | $14,228 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | TSZ 198-36, 1984, 1988 | Cartes-de-visite | $5,625 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 3 | Cafe Les Deux Magots, 1994 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,750 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 4 | Tsis 98-1, 1988, 1989 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,000 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 5 | Café des Deux Magots, 1943 | Toned gelatin silver print | $1,920 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Selected Images (comprising 'Quai d'Orsay', 'Rue Saint Honoré', and 'Quai des Tuileries'), 1943 | Three toned gelatin silver prints, printed 1993-95 | $1,280 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Underground, London, 1983 | Gelatin silver print, printed | $1,183 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Place de la Concorde, 1943 | Gelatin silver print | $976 | Bonhams | May 2009 |
| 9 | PORTRAIT OF ZOE, PARIS, 1984, 1984 | Silver gelatin print | $812 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2025 |
| 10 | Waterscape #16, 1999 | Silver gelatin print | $710 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 12 | $1,079 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,079 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Tomio Seike is a Japanese artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $970. 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 Tomio Seike sold in 2026 for $1,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tomio Seike on OpeningBid →What is a Tomio Seike work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tomio Seike work is $970.
The median Tomio Seike photograph sells for $950 across 31 lots.
The median Tomio Seike print sells for $1,655 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Tomio Seike photographs typically sell for $692–$1,879 (the middle half of 28 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 | 6 | $1,655‡ | $7,950‡ | — | 2023-04-15 |
| Photography | 41 | $950†‡ | $5,625 | 75.6% | 2026-07-14 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $989–$3,708‡ | $1,655‡ | $7,950‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $692–$1,879‡ | $957‡ | $5,625 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $7,950‡ |
| Photography | 2011 | $5,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,213‡ |
| Photography | 2011 | $3,750 |
‡ 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 Tomio Seike worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tomio Seike work is $970. The median Tomio Seike photograph sells for $950 across 31 lots. The median Tomio Seike print sells for $1,655 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tomio Seike photographs typically sell for $692–$1,879 (the middle half of 28 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 Tomio Seike photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tomio Seike photograph is $950. 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 Tomio Seike's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tomio Seike photograph is $5,625.
What is the average price of a small Tomio Seike photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tomio Seike photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $957, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tomio Seike's auction record?
Tomio Seike's auction record is $14,228, set in 2007.
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