Yoshiyuki Iwase (1904–2001)
What is Yoshiyuki Iwase’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Yoshiyuki Iwase at 6 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,265 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,112–$1,349, n=6). The auction record is $8,750 for seaweed harvest (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | seaweed harvest | — | $8,750 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Seaweed Gatherers, 1950 | Gelatin silver prints | $3,125 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Untitled (Nudes), 1950 | Gelatin silver prints | $3,125 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Untitled (female nude on the beach), circa 1955 | Silver print | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2009 |
| 5 | Untitled (Statuesque Ama Diver), 1955 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,268 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Sans titre [u au rocher], 1955 | Vintage gelatin silver print | $1,836 | Ader | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Sans titre [femme recroquevillée], 1955 | Vintage gelatin silver print | $1,683 | Ader | Jun 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seaweed Harvest, 1956 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,668 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Seaweed Harvest, 1956 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,159 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Seaweed Harvest, 1956 | Gelatin silver print | $1,875 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 13 | $1,875 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,836 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Yoshiyuki Iwase is a Japanese artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,855.
A work by Yoshiyuki Iwase sold in 2025 for $2,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yoshiyuki Iwase work is $1,855.
The median Yoshiyuki Iwase photograph sells for $1,836 across 15 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 17 | $1,836 | $3,668 | 88.2% | 2026-06-26 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,318–$2,696 | $1,836 | $3,668 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $3,668 |
| Photography | 2012 | $3,125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yoshiyuki Iwase worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yoshiyuki Iwase work is $1,855. The median Yoshiyuki Iwase photograph sells for $1,836 across 15 lots.
What is the average price of a Yoshiyuki Iwase photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yoshiyuki Iwase photograph is $1,836.
What is Yoshiyuki Iwase's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yoshiyuki Iwase photograph is $3,668.
What is the average price of a small Yoshiyuki Iwase photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yoshiyuki Iwase photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,836, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Yoshiyuki Iwase's auction record?
Yoshiyuki Iwase's auction record is $8,750, set in 2008.
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