Sueji Umehara (1893–1983)
What is Sueji Umehara’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Sueji Umehara at 10 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,756 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,900–$9,803, n=5). The auction record is $118,750 for Nihon Shucho Shina Kodo Seika; Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Japan (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nihon Shucho Shina Kodo Seika; Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Japan, 1893 | Nihon Shucho Shina Kodo Seika; Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Japan | $118,750 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | 支那古铜精华 | Book | $56,160 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | Nihon Shucho Shina Kodo Seika; Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Japan, 1893 | Nihon Shucho Shina Kodo Seika; Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Japan | $52,500 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 4 | Shina Kodo Seika, or Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Europe and America, 1893 | Shina Kodo Seika, or Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Europe and America | $37,500 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Nihon Shucho Shina Kodo Seika; Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Japan, 1893 | Nihon Shucho Shina Kodo Seika; Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Japan | $27,500 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 6 | THE ESSENCE OF ANCIENT BRONZE COLLECTIONS, 1959 | Woodblock printed paper, 6 volumes | $24,865 | Xiling Yinshe Auction (西泠印社拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Nihon Schucho Shina Kodo Seika (Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Japan), Vols I-VI, 1959-1964 | Photograph | $20,160 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 8 | Nihon shucho shina kodo seika, Selected relics of ancient Chinese bronzes from collectors in Japan, 1959-1964 | Text in Japanese and English, 537 photographic plates, 6 of which are printed in color, mounted. Original green cloth, ties on spine, silk Japanese label; green silk folding cases with silk labels | $18,900 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| 9 | Nihon Shucho Shina Kodo Seika; Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Japan, 1893 | Nihon Shucho Shina Kodo Seika; Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Japan | $16,250 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Shina Kodo Seika, or Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Europe and America, 1893 | Shina Kodo Seika, or Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Europe and America | $16,250 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $21,875 |
| Other | 7 | $2,933 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $14,375 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Sueji Umehara is a Japanese artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $12,500. 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 Sueji Umehara sold in 2025 for $24,865, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sueji Umehara work is $12,500.
The median Sueji Umehara sculpture sells for $21,875 across 8 lots.
The median Sueji Umehara photograph sells for $20,160 across 1 lots.
The median Sueji Umehara print sells for $24,865 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $24,865 | $24,865 | — | 2025-07-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $21,875 | $118,750 | — | 2019-09-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $20,160 | $20,160 | — | 2022-09-20 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $15,312–$41,250 | $21,875 | $118,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $118,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $52,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $24,865 |
| Photography | 2022 | $20,160 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sueji Umehara worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sueji Umehara work is $12,500. The median Sueji Umehara sculpture sells for $21,875 across 8 lots. The median Sueji Umehara photograph sells for $20,160 across 1 lots. The median Sueji Umehara print sells for $24,865 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 Sueji Umehara's auction record?
Sueji Umehara's auction record is $118,750, set in 2017.
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