Tomioka Tessai (1836–1924)
Tomioka Tessai is a Japanese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,777. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Tomioka Tessai sold in 2010 for $3,545, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tomioka Tessai work is $1,777.
The median Tomioka Tessai work on paper sells for $1,250 across 3 lots.
The median Tomioka Tessai painting sells for $2,304 across 1 lots.
The median Tomioka Tessai print sells for $6,001 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $6,001 | $6,001 | — | 2003-11-12 |
| Paintings | 3 | $2,304 | $2,304 | 33.3% | 2010-05-11 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,250† | $6,775 | 60% | 2022-08-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Tomioka Tessai's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $6,001. Paintings (3 lots) median $2,304, record $2,304.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $6,775 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $6,001 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,304 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tomioka Tessai worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tomioka Tessai work is $1,777. The median Tomioka Tessai work on paper sells for $1,250 across 3 lots. The median Tomioka Tessai painting sells for $2,304 across 1 lots. The median Tomioka Tessai print sells for $6,001 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Tomioka Tessai's auction record?
Tomioka Tessai's auction record is $12,925, set in 2001.
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