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# Yūichi Inoue (1916–1985)

Yūichi Inoue is a Japanese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $43,854.

A work by Yūichi Inoue sold in 2021 for $45,522, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yūichi Inoue work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yūichi Inoue work is $43,854.

The median Yūichi Inoue work on paper sells for $43,854 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 14 | $43,854 | $96,735 | 85.7% | 2025-12-10 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $44,688–$72,428 | $49,712 | $96,735 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $96,735 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $72,428 |

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 Yūichi Inoue worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yūichi Inoue work is $43,854. The median Yūichi Inoue work on paper sells for $43,854 across 12 lots.

### What is the average price of a Yūichi Inoue work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yūichi Inoue work on paper is $43,854.

### What is Yūichi Inoue's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yūichi Inoue work on paper is $96,735.

### What is Yūichi Inoue's auction record?

Yūichi Inoue's auction record is $96,735, set in 2015.

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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.