Toshiko Takaezu (1922–2011)
What is Toshiko Takaezu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 892 auction results for Toshiko Takaezu at 21 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,800–$12,065, n=249). The auction record is $541,800 for Moon (2023, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moon, 1985 | Terracotta | $541,800 | Rago Arts | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Spring Moon (with rattle), 2000 | Terracotta | $176,400 | Rago Arts | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Moon (with rattle), 1992 | Terracotta | $163,800 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Closed Form (with rattle), 1985 | Glazed stoneware | $115,200 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Large bell, 1989 | Bronze | $113,400 | Rago Arts | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | Alchemy Gold Closed Form (with rattle), 1985 | Glazed stoneware | $108,800 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Moon, 1988 | Glazed stoneware | $108,800 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Closed Form, 1985 | Glazed stoneware | $96,000 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Makaha Blue Closed Form, 1987 | Glazed porcelain | $96,000 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Tall Closed Form, 1988 | Glazed stoneware | $96,000 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 494 | $4,800 |
| Sculpture | 348 | $4,637 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $27,720 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 689 | $4,064 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 892 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Toshiko Takaezu is an American artist with 998 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,445. 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 Toshiko Takaezu sold in 2026 for $8,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 882 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toshiko Takaezu work is $4,445.
The median Toshiko Takaezu sculpture sells for $113,400 across 1 lots.
The median Toshiko Takaezu work on paper sells for $4,047 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,047 | $4,047 | — | 2000-12-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $113,400 | $113,400 | — | 2024-02-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 47 | $50,800 | $541,800 | — | 2026-10-07 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $113,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,047 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Toshiko Takaezu worth?
Across 882 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toshiko Takaezu work is $4,445. The median Toshiko Takaezu sculpture sells for $113,400 across 1 lots. The median Toshiko Takaezu work on paper sells for $4,047 across 1 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 Toshiko Takaezu's auction record?
Toshiko Takaezu's auction record is $541,800, set in 2023.
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