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# 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.

## What is a Tomioka Tessai work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tomioka Tessai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tomioka-tessai (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.