Yosuke Ueno (b. 1977)
What is Yosuke Ueno’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Yosuke Ueno at 6 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $330 including buyer’s premium (middle half $318–$594, n=9). The auction record is $42,021 for You are my friend (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | You are my friend, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $42,021 | Phillips | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Skater in Nirvana, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $15,603 | Phillips | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Flying Girl, 2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $6,795 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas board), 2005 | Acrylic paint | $2,904 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Hapico, 2011 | Bronze | $1,716 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Sleepy House, 2010 | Wood | $594 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Hapico, 2022 | Ink | $330 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | NNA (Negative Never Again), 2014 | Wax | $330 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (graphite on paper), 2015 | Graphite | $330 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Cont 'n' Roller, 2018 | Ink | $318 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $318 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $330 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Yosuke Ueno is a Japanese artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $1,757. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yosuke Ueno sold in 2025 for $2,904, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yosuke Ueno work is $1,757.
The median Yosuke Ueno painting sells for $11,199 across 10 lots.
The median Yosuke Ueno work on paper sells for $324 across 6 lots.
The median Yosuke Ueno print sells for $659 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $659‡ | $906‡ | 66.7% | 2022-03-17 |
| Paintings | 13 | $11,199‡ | $80,699‡ | 76.9% | 2025-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $324‡ | $1,896‡ | — | 2025-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,023 | $1,716 | — | 2025-10-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yosuke Ueno's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $659 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $11,199, record $80,699. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Yosuke Ueno painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $11,199–$32,910‡ | $16,401‡ | $80,699‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $318–$330 | $318 | $330 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $80,699‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $42,021 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,896‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,716 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $906‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $412‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $330 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $330 |
‡ 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 Yosuke Ueno worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yosuke Ueno work is $1,757. The median Yosuke Ueno painting sells for $11,199 across 10 lots. The median Yosuke Ueno work on paper sells for $324 across 6 lots. The median Yosuke Ueno print sells for $659 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yosuke Ueno painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yosuke Ueno painting is $11,199. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yosuke Ueno's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yosuke Ueno painting is $80,699. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Yosuke Ueno's auction record?
Yosuke Ueno's auction record is $80,699, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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