Yasushi Tanaka (1886–1986)
What is Yasushi Tanaka’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Yasushi Tanaka at 8 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,175 including buyer’s premium (middle half $955–$3,476, n=8). The auction record is $11,668 for Nu au paravent (2026, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nu au paravent, 1921 | Huile sur toile | $11,668 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Reclining woman at the folding screen | Oil paint | $8,218 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Dame de qualité au mouchoir blanc, 1970 | Oil on board | $5,359 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Femme nue debout | Huile sur panneau | $4,710 | Tajan | Jan 2014 |
| 5 | Nu au collier de perles | Huile sur toile | $4,604 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 6 | Le bain | Oil on canvas | $2,848 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Portrait de femme | Huile sur carton | $1,284 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Nu allongé | Oil on canvas | $1,066 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Femme à l'hermine | Oil on canvas | $971 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Nu endormi | Huile sur panneau | $906 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $3,726 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Yasushi Tanaka is a French artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,935. 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 Yasushi Tanaka sold in 2026 for $11,668, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yasushi Tanaka on OpeningBid →What is a Yasushi Tanaka work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yasushi Tanaka work is $1,935.
The median Yasushi Tanaka painting sells for $2,956 across 16 lots.
The median Yasushi Tanaka work on paper sells for $1,691 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $2,956‡ | $11,668 | 69.6% | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,691‡ | $1,691‡ | — | 2011-09-09 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $861–$1,066‡ | $906‡ | $2,086‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $817–$4,409‡ | $2,713‡ | $5,386‡ |
‡ 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 | $11,668 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $9,676‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,691‡ |
‡ 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 Yasushi Tanaka worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yasushi Tanaka work is $1,935. The median Yasushi Tanaka painting sells for $2,956 across 16 lots. The median Yasushi Tanaka work on paper sells for $1,691 across 1 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 Yasushi Tanaka painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yasushi Tanaka painting is $2,956. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yasushi Tanaka's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yasushi Tanaka painting is $11,668.
What is Yasushi Tanaka's auction record?
Yasushi Tanaka's auction record is $11,668, set in 2026.
See the full Yasushi Tanaka record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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