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# Tsugouharu Foujita (1886–1968)

## What is Tsugouharu Foujita’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 303 auction results for Tsugouharu Foujita at 11 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,168 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,601–$8,925, n=13). The auction record is $2,073,821 for Nu aux mains croisées (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nu aux mains croisées, 1924 | Painting | $2,073,821 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Nu assis (Jacqueline Barsotti-Goddard), 1929 | Painting | $1,770,484 | Bonhams | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | La Sirène, 1886 | Oil paint | $1,565,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 4 | Nu allongé, 1932 | Ink on silk | $1,314,341 | Bonhams | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Femme allongée, Youki, 1923 | Painting | $1,027,298 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Madone (2 Figures), 1962 | Painting | $742,795 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 7 | Madone (3 Figures), 1962 | Painting | $742,795 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 8 | Femme au Petit Chat, 1939 | Oil paint | $434,368 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 9 | La danseuse en blanc, 1918 | Watercolour | $258,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Deux filles, 1886 | Oil, pen and black ink on canvas; dated, titled | $248,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 68 | $120,850 |
| Works on paper | 109 | $25,600 |
| Other | 57 | $14,100 |
| Prints | 62 | $1,696 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $48,496 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 222 | $19,942 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 303 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tsugouharu Foujita is a French artist with 344 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $20,408. 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 Tsugouharu Foujita sold in 2026 for $130,707, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tsugouharu Foujita work worth?

Across 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tsugouharu Foujita work is $20,408.

The median Tsugouharu Foujita work on paper sells for $19,632 across 147 lots.

The median Tsugouharu Foujita print sells for $1,766 across 69 lots.

The median Tsugouharu Foujita painting sells for $111,232 across 72 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tsugouharu Foujita work on papers typically sell for $8,768–$37,504 (the middle half of 117 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Tsugouharu Foujita prints typically sell for $708–$4,548 (the middle half of 54 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 | 87 | $1,766† | $65,000 | 79.3% | 2025-12-11 |
| Paintings | 82 | $111,232 | $2.1M | 87.8% | 2026-03-30 |
| Works on Paper | 157 | $19,632 | $1.3M | 93.6% | 2025-11-20 |
| Photography | 1 | $398 | $398 | — | 2017-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 47 | $174,071 | $2.1M | — | 2026-03-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Tsugouharu Foujita's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (87 lots) median $1,766 with 79.3% sell-through. Paintings (82 lots) median $111,232, record $2,073,821. A typical Tsugouharu Foujita painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 47 lots) the median is $174,071.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $708–$4,548† | $2,134† | $31,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,173–$3,291 | $1,484 | $65,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $43,196–$134,500 | $73,782 | $258,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $116,706–$665,688 | $176,596 | $2.1M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 117 | $8,768–$37,504 | $21,510 | $241,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $11,925–$51,840 | $17,898 | $1.3M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $2.1M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $241,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $65,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $40,260 |
| Photography | 2017 | $398 |

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 Tsugouharu Foujita worth?

Across 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tsugouharu Foujita work is $20,408. The median Tsugouharu Foujita work on paper sells for $19,632 across 147 lots. The median Tsugouharu Foujita print sells for $1,766 across 69 lots. The median Tsugouharu Foujita painting sells for $111,232 across 72 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tsugouharu Foujita work on papers typically sell for $8,768–$37,504 (the middle half of 117 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Tsugouharu Foujita prints typically sell for $708–$4,548 (the middle half of 54 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 Tsugouharu Foujita work on paper?

Based on 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tsugouharu Foujita work on paper is $19,632.

### What is Tsugouharu Foujita's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tsugouharu Foujita work on paper is $1,314,341.

### What is the average price of a Tsugouharu Foujita print?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tsugouharu Foujita print is $1,766. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tsugouharu Foujita's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tsugouharu Foujita print is $65,000.

### What is the average price of a Tsugouharu Foujita painting?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tsugouharu Foujita painting is $111,232.

### What is Tsugouharu Foujita's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tsugouharu Foujita painting is $2,073,821.

### What is the average price of a small Tsugouharu Foujita work on paper?

Based on 117 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tsugouharu Foujita work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $21,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Tsugouharu Foujita print?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tsugouharu Foujita print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tsugouharu Foujita's auction record?

Tsugouharu Foujita's auction record is $2,073,821, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.