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Hiroshi Sugimoto

Japanese · b. 1948 · Painter, Sculptor

Hiroshi Sugimoto is a Japanese photographer and architect. He leads the Tokyo-based architectural firm New Material Research Laboratory. (Wikipedia)

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370lots offered2008–2026years recorded90%sold (328)$19.1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Hiroshi Sugimoto, The Music Lesson, 1999, Pigment printThe Music LessonPhillips · $629,000≈ £378,232≈ €456,128Sign up to see
  2. Hiroshi Sugimoto, The Last Supper, 1999, gelatin silver print mounted on panel, in artist’s frames, in 5 partsThe Last SupperPhillips · $533,400≈ £403,510≈ €480,022Sign up to see
  3. Hiroshi Sugimoto, Lake Superior, Cascade River, 1995, Gelatin silver print, flush-mountedLake Superior, Cascade RiverPhillips · $305,000≈ £206,598≈ €283,589Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 366 auction results for Hiroshi Sugimoto between 2008 and 2026, of which 328 sold (90%). A further 4 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $600Sign up free to see to $629kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $629kSign up free to see for The Music Lesson at Phillips in April 2014. The most common medium is photographs (275 lots). Most results come from Phillips (232), Wright (26) and Bonhams (24).

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  1. Hiroshi Sugimoto, Cinerama Dome, Hollywood, 1993, gelatin silver print
    Cinerama Dome, Hollywood, 1993
    Photograph
    16⅝ h x 21⅜ w in (42 x 54 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 114
    $53,760≈ £40,152≈ €46,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Hiroshi Sugimoto, A Group of 3 Offset Lithographs, 1990 (2); 1991
    A Group of 3 Offset Lithographs, 1990 (2); 1991
    each image 9 1/2 x 12 1/4in (24.1 x 31.1cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 41
    $3,328≈ £2,486≈ €2,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Hiroshi Sugimoto, Sea of Buddha 004, 005, 006 (triptych), 1995, gelatin silver print mounted to aluminum in artist's frame
    Sea of Buddha 004, 005, 006 (triptych), 1995
    Photograph
    16½ h x 21⅛ w in (42 x 54 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 181
    $23,040≈ £17,338≈ €20,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Hiroshi Sugimoto, Atlantic Ocean, New Foundland (no. 303) (from the portfolio 'Time Exposed'), 1982, Offset lithograph
    Atlantic Ocean, New Foundland (no. 303) (from the portfolio 'Time Exposed'), 1982
    Lithograph
    9 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (24 x 31.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 156
    $2,560≈ £1,913≈ €2,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Hiroshi Sugimoto, Irish Sea, Isle of Man (no. 337) (from the portfolio 'Time Exposed'), 1990, Offset lithograph
    Irish Sea, Isle of Man (no. 337) (from the portfolio 'Time Exposed'), 1990
    Lithograph
    9 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (24 x 31.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 157
    $2,560≈ £1,913≈ €2,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Hiroshi Sugimoto, Norwegian Sea, Vesteralen Island (no. 335) (from the portfolio 'Time Exposed'), 1990, Offset lithograph
    Norwegian Sea, Vesteralen Island (no. 335) (from the portfolio 'Time Exposed'), 1990
    Lithograph
    9 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (24 x 31.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 158
    $3,072≈ £2,295≈ €2,694Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Hiroshi Sugimoto, Lightning Fields 304 (with book 'The Long Never'), 2014, Gelatin silver print; edition '12/25' and number '19.304' blindstamped in the margin, mounted
    Lightning Fields 304 (with book 'The Long Never'), 2014
    Photograph · ed. 12/25
    12 1/2 x 10 in. (31.8 x 25.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 159
    $5,120≈ £3,825≈ €4,489Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Hiroshi Sugimoto, 'Prospect Park Theatre, Brooklyn, N.Y.' (The Sanders Theater), 1977, Gelatin silver print
    'Prospect Park Theatre, Brooklyn, N.Y.' (The Sanders Theater), 1977
    Photograph · ed. 11/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/2 in. (42.2 x 54.6 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 160
    $25,600≈ £19,127≈ €22,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Hiroshi Sugimoto, Gemsbok (from the End of Time portfolio), offset lithograph
    Gemsbok (from the End of Time portfolio)
    Lithograph
    21 h x 26⅜ w in (53 x 67 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 239
    $2,560≈ £1,937≈ €2,245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Hiroshi Sugimoto, Three works from the Time Exposed portfolio, offset lithograph on Mitsubishi Real Art Both Sides and mounted to Peach Kent
    Three works from the Time Exposed portfolio
    Lithograph
    9⅜ h x 12⅛ w in (24 x 31 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 291
    $5,376≈ £4,001≈ €4,620Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
Also offered, result not published (4)

Lots by Hiroshi Sugimoto that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Hiroshi Sugimoto: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Hiroshi Sugimoto at auction?

$629,000Sign up free to see, for The Music Lesson at Phillips (April 2014) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Hiroshi Sugimoto?

The median sale price is $19.1kSign up free to see across 328 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Hiroshi Sugimoto have sold at auction?

328 of 366 recorded lots sold between 2008 and 2026. 4 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Hiroshi Sugimoto?

Phillips, Wright and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Wright · Bonhams

About Hiroshi Sugimoto

Hiroshi Sugimoto is a Japanese photographer and architect. He leads the Tokyo-based architectural firm New Material Research Laboratory.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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