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# 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.

## What is a Yasuo Sumi work 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.

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

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

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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.