Toshi Yoshida (1911–1995)
What is Toshi Yoshida’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 254 auction results for Toshi Yoshida at 46 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $420 including buyer’s premium (middle half $264–$812, n=29). The auction record is $4,474 for Sho, Chiku, Bai (Pine, Bamboo, and Plum [Garden of the Three Friends]) (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sho, Chiku, Bai (Pine, Bamboo, and Plum [Garden of the Three Friends]), 1980 | Pencil | $4,474 | Bonhams | May 2021 |
| 2 | Showa era (1926-1989), one dated 1954 and one circa 1980, 1954 | Pencil | $2,172 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | a group of five woodblock prints including: 'Supper Wagon, 1939', 'Half-Moon Bridge, 1941', 'Silver Pavilion, Kyoto, 1951', 'Bamboo Garden, Hakone Museum, 1954', and 'Mt Fugi from Ohito, Morning, 1962', 1911 | Woodblock prints | $1,880 | Neal Auction Company | May 2006 |
| 4 | Three woodblock prints, 1951 | Woodblock print | $1,670 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Three woodblock prints, 1951 | Woodblock print | $1,670 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | cherry blossoms, 1970 | Encre et polychromie sur papier | $1,353 | Ader | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Cherry Blossoms | Woodblock | $1,061 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Le pin du jardin amical, 1980 | Estampe, encre et polychromie sur papier | $1,015 | Ader | Feb 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extension, 1968 | Woodcut | $1,188 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Eagle Owl, 1968 | Woodcut | $1,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 13 | $474 |
| Other | 70 | $375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $455 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $350 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 254 results from 46 houses · How we compute these figures
Toshi Yoshida is a Japanese artist with 285 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $336. 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 Toshi Yoshida sold in 2026 for $363, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 233 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toshi Yoshida work is $336.
The median Toshi Yoshida print sells for $300 across 213 lots.
The median Toshi Yoshida work on paper sells for $740 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Toshi Yoshida prints typically sell for $225–$474 (the middle half of 101 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Toshi Yoshida prints typically sell for $260–$663 (the middle half of 43 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 | 241 | $300†‡ | $5,000‡ | 88.4% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $740† | $4,474 | — | 2023-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $1,670†‡ | $5,000‡ | — | 2025-12-02 |
† 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) | 101 | $225–$474†‡ | $350†‡ | $1,670 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $260–$663†‡ | $415†‡ | $5,000‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2025 | $5,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,474 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,700‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,172 |
‡ 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 Toshi Yoshida worth?
Across 233 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toshi Yoshida work is $336. The median Toshi Yoshida print sells for $300 across 213 lots. The median Toshi Yoshida work on paper sells for $740 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Toshi Yoshida prints typically sell for $225–$474 (the middle half of 101 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Toshi Yoshida prints typically sell for $260–$663 (the middle half of 43 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 Toshi Yoshida print?
Based on 213 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toshi Yoshida print is $300. 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 Toshi Yoshida's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Toshi Yoshida print is $5,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Toshi Yoshida print?
Based on 101 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Toshi Yoshida print (small (under 50 cm)) is $350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Toshi Yoshida print?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Toshi Yoshida print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Toshi Yoshida's auction record?
Toshi Yoshida's auction record is $5,000, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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