Yamaoka Tesshu (1836–1888)
Yamaoka Tesshu is a Japanese artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $288. 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 Yamaoka Tesshu is recorded as sold in 2025 for $400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yamaoka Tesshu on OpeningBid →What is a Yamaoka Tesshu work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yamaoka Tesshu work is $288.
The median Yamaoka Tesshu work on paper sells for $175 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $175†‡ | $400‡ | — | 2026-02-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $400‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $175† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Yamaoka Tesshu worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yamaoka Tesshu work is $288. The median Yamaoka Tesshu work on paper sells for $175 across 3 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 Yamaoka Tesshu's auction record?
Yamaoka Tesshu's auction record is $673, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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