Ushio Shinohara (b. 1932)
Ushio Shinohara is a Japanese artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,134. 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 Ushio Shinohara is recorded as sold in 2026 for $8,652; 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 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ushio Shinohara work is $4,134.
The median Ushio Shinohara painting sells for $8,796 across 25 lots.
The median Ushio Shinohara work on paper sells for $1,697 across 10 lots.
The median Ushio Shinohara print sells for $437 across 6 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 | 8 | $437‡ | $1,678‡ | 75% | 2024-04-13 |
| Paintings | 30 | $8,796‡ | $56,734‡ | 83.3% | 2026-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,697‡ | $2,691‡ | 71.4% | 2022-07-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $8,913‡ | $12,894 | 80% | 2025-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $45,751‡ | $56,734‡ | — | 2018-07-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ushio Shinohara's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $437 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $8,796, record $56,734. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ushio Shinohara painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $45,751.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $5,784–$10,793‡ | $9,165‡ | $25,660 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $7,639–$21,460‡ | $10,291‡ | $56,734‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,018–$1,936‡ | $1,678‡ | $2,691‡ |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $56,734‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $45,751‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $12,894 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $9,622 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,691‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,691‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,678‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,258‡ |
‡ 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 Ushio Shinohara worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ushio Shinohara work is $4,134. The median Ushio Shinohara painting sells for $8,796 across 25 lots. The median Ushio Shinohara work on paper sells for $1,697 across 10 lots. The median Ushio Shinohara print sells for $437 across 6 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 Ushio Shinohara painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ushio Shinohara painting is $8,796. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ushio Shinohara's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ushio Shinohara painting is $56,734. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ushio Shinohara work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ushio Shinohara work on paper is $1,697. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ushio Shinohara's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ushio Shinohara work on paper is $2,691. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ushio Shinohara painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ushio Shinohara painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ushio Shinohara's auction record?
Ushio Shinohara's auction record is $56,734, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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