Yasuo Sumi (1925–2015)
Yasuo Sumi is a Japanese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $9,016. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Yasuo Sumi sold in 2025 for $9,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yasuo Sumi work is $9,016.
The median Yasuo Sumi painting sells for $13,956 across 2 lots.
The median Yasuo Sumi work on paper sells for $2,844 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $13,956† | $16,989† | — | 2021-12-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,844† | $2,844† | — | 2017-11-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $16,989† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $10,922 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,844† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yasuo Sumi worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yasuo Sumi work is $9,016. The median Yasuo Sumi painting sells for $13,956 across 2 lots. The median Yasuo Sumi work on paper sells for $2,844 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Yasuo Sumi's auction record?
Yasuo Sumi's auction record is $47,644, set in 2017.
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