Waichi Tsutaka (1911–2011)
Waichi Tsutaka is a Japanese artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,226. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Waichi Tsutaka sold in 2024 for $3,907, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waichi Tsutaka work is $2,226.
The median Waichi Tsutaka painting sells for $2,234 across 47 lots.
The median Waichi Tsutaka work on paper sells for $1,671 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Waichi Tsutaka paintings typically sell for $1,616–$2,457 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $2,234‡ | $10,743 | 67.1% | 2025-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,671‡ | $2,172 | 45.5% | 2022-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,753‡ | $10,743 | — | 2016-10-11 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,616–$2,457‡ | $2,065‡ | $3,342 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,849–$5,726‡ | $3,995‡ | $10,743 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $10,743 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $6,753‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,172 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,776‡ |
‡ 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 Waichi Tsutaka worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waichi Tsutaka work is $2,226. The median Waichi Tsutaka painting sells for $2,234 across 47 lots. The median Waichi Tsutaka work on paper sells for $1,671 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Waichi Tsutaka paintings typically sell for $1,616–$2,457 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Waichi Tsutaka painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waichi Tsutaka painting is $2,234. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Waichi Tsutaka's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Waichi Tsutaka painting is $10,743.
What is the average price of a Waichi Tsutaka work on paper?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waichi Tsutaka work on paper is $1,671. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Waichi Tsutaka's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Waichi Tsutaka work on paper is $2,172.
What is the average price of a small Waichi Tsutaka painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Waichi Tsutaka painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,065, 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 Waichi Tsutaka painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Waichi Tsutaka painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,995, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Waichi Tsutaka's auction record?
Waichi Tsutaka's auction record is $10,743, set in 2016.
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