Yasukazu Tabuchi (1921–2009)
Yasukazu Tabuchi is a Japanese artist with 125 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,515. 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 Yasukazu Tabuchi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $13,793; 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 Yasukazu Tabuchi on OpeningBid →What is a Yasukazu Tabuchi work worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yasukazu Tabuchi work is $2,515.
The median Yasukazu Tabuchi painting sells for $2,624 across 51 lots.
The median Yasukazu Tabuchi print sells for $152 across 14 lots.
The median Yasukazu Tabuchi work on paper sells for $421 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yasukazu Tabuchi paintings typically sell for $1,985–$2,851 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 29 | $152†‡ | $5,010 | 48.3% | 2025-06-19 |
| Paintings | 81 | $2,624†‡ | $13,793‡ | 63% | 2026-05-14 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $421†‡ | $588† | 30% | 2018-04-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,359† | $1,359† | — | 2011-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,848‡ | $13,793‡ | — | 2026-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yasukazu Tabuchi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $152 with 48.3% sell-through. Paintings (81 lots) median $2,624, record $13,793. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Yasukazu Tabuchi painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $9,848.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $110–$191†‡ | $152†‡ | $5,010 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,891–$2,511‡ | $2,496‡ | $3,644‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,985–$2,851†‡ | $2,480†‡ | $10,236‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,648–$6,421‡ | $5,654‡ | $7,495 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2026 | $13,793‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $10,236‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,010 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1,359† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $765 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $596† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $421‡ |
† 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 Yasukazu Tabuchi worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yasukazu Tabuchi work is $2,515. The median Yasukazu Tabuchi painting sells for $2,624 across 51 lots. The median Yasukazu Tabuchi print sells for $152 across 14 lots. The median Yasukazu Tabuchi work on paper sells for $421 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yasukazu Tabuchi paintings typically sell for $1,985–$2,851 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 Yasukazu Tabuchi painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yasukazu Tabuchi painting is $2,624. 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 Yasukazu Tabuchi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yasukazu Tabuchi painting is $13,793. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Yasukazu Tabuchi print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yasukazu Tabuchi print is $152. 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 Yasukazu Tabuchi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yasukazu Tabuchi print is $5,010.
What is the average price of a medium Yasukazu Tabuchi painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yasukazu Tabuchi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Yasukazu Tabuchi print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yasukazu Tabuchi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Yasukazu Tabuchi's auction record?
Yasukazu Tabuchi's auction record is $13,793, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Yasukazu Tabuchi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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