Tonshinobu Onosato (1912–1986)
Tonshinobu Onosato is a Japanese artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,986. 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 Tonshinobu Onosato is recorded as sold in 2025 for $137,988; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tonshinobu Onosato on OpeningBid →What is a Tonshinobu Onosato work worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tonshinobu Onosato work is $4,986.
The median Tonshinobu Onosato painting sells for $5,399 across 80 lots.
The median Tonshinobu Onosato print sells for $1,737 across 10 lots.
The median Tonshinobu Onosato work on paper sells for $12,997 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Tonshinobu Onosato paintings typically sell for $2,477–$7,105 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Tonshinobu Onosato paintings typically sell for $5,182–$12,242 (the middle half of 29 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 | 12 | $1,737†‡ | $3,198‡ | 83.3% | 2026-05-30 |
| Paintings | 108 | $5,399‡ | $137,988‡ | 74.1% | 2026-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $12,997‡ | $20,766‡ | 70% | 2022-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $37,240‡ | $137,988‡ | — | 2025-10-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tonshinobu Onosato's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $1,737 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (108 lots) median $5,399, record $137,988. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Tonshinobu Onosato painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $37,240.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,714–$3,003‡ | $2,076‡ | $3,198‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $2,477–$7,105‡ | $3,303‡ | $38,588‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $5,182–$12,242‡ | $8,122‡ | $87,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $9,828–$14,276‡ | $12,997‡ | $15,896‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $137,988‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $87,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $20,766‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $15,896‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,198‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,198‡ |
‡ 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 Tonshinobu Onosato worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tonshinobu Onosato work is $4,986. The median Tonshinobu Onosato painting sells for $5,399 across 80 lots. The median Tonshinobu Onosato print sells for $1,737 across 10 lots. The median Tonshinobu Onosato work on paper sells for $12,997 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tonshinobu Onosato paintings typically sell for $2,477–$7,105 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Tonshinobu Onosato paintings typically sell for $5,182–$12,242 (the middle half of 29 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 Tonshinobu Onosato painting?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tonshinobu Onosato painting is $5,399. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tonshinobu Onosato's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tonshinobu Onosato painting is $137,988. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Tonshinobu Onosato print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tonshinobu Onosato print is $1,737. 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 Tonshinobu Onosato's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tonshinobu Onosato print is $3,198. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Tonshinobu Onosato painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tonshinobu Onosato painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,303, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Tonshinobu Onosato painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tonshinobu Onosato painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,122, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Tonshinobu Onosato's auction record?
Tonshinobu Onosato's auction record is $137,988, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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