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# 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.

## What is a Waichi Tsutaka work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Waichi Tsutaka auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/waichi-tsutaka (updated 2026-11-01).

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.