Uemae Chiyu (1920–2018)
Uemae Chiyu is a Japanese artist with 188 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,776. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Uemae Chiyu is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,893; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Uemae Chiyu work is $3,776.
The median Uemae Chiyu painting sells for $5,900 across 54 lots.
The median Uemae Chiyu print sells for $1,025 across 17 lots.
The median Uemae Chiyu work on paper sells for $2,249 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Uemae Chiyu paintings typically sell for $1,436–$5,078 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $1,025‡ | $4,555‡ | 60.7% | 2025-08-15 |
| Paintings | 62 | $5,900‡ | $380,000‡ | 87.1% | 2026-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,249‡ | $4,713‡ | 85.7% | 2025-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $207,953‡ | $380,000‡ | — | 2023-05-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Uemae Chiyu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $1,025 with 60.7% sell-through. Paintings (62 lots) median $5,900, record $380,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Uemae Chiyu painting sells for around 5.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $207,953.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $895–$1,025‡ | $982‡ | $1,025‡ |
‡ 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) | 29 | $1,436–$5,078‡ | $3,412‡ | $38,178 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,449–$48,182‡ | $35,123‡ | $89,677 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $380,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $379,866 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,713‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,625‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $4,555‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,804‡ |
‡ 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 Uemae Chiyu worth?
Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Uemae Chiyu work is $3,776. The median Uemae Chiyu painting sells for $5,900 across 54 lots. The median Uemae Chiyu print sells for $1,025 across 17 lots. The median Uemae Chiyu work on paper sells for $2,249 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Uemae Chiyu paintings typically sell for $1,436–$5,078 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Uemae Chiyu painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Uemae Chiyu painting is $5,900. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Uemae Chiyu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Uemae Chiyu painting is $380,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Uemae Chiyu print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Uemae Chiyu print is $1,025. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Uemae Chiyu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Uemae Chiyu print is $4,555. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Uemae Chiyu painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Uemae Chiyu painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,412, 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 Uemae Chiyu painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Uemae Chiyu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $35,123, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Uemae Chiyu's auction record?
Uemae Chiyu's auction record is $380,000, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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