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Hiroshi Sugimoto Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1948

Hiroshi Sugimoto photographs have appeared at auction 276 times in ArtSell’s records between 2008 and 2026; 240 sold, a sell-through rate of 87%. Across 240 sales with a published price, the typical result was $15.4kSign up free to see to $32.5kSign up free to see (median $23.1kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is The Music Lesson, sold at Phillips in April 2014 for $629kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Phillips (203), Grisebach (20) and Lempertz (11).

$629,000≈ £378,232≈ €456,128Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe Music LessonPhillips276auction results2008–2026years recorded87%sold$23.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Hiroshi Sugimoto photographs: key figures

Auction results
276
Sold rate
87%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$23.1kSign up free to see
Record price
$629kSign up free to see The Music Lesson, Phillips, Apr 2014

Top auction houses: Phillips (203), Grisebach (20), Lempertz (11)

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  1. Saint Benedict Chapel by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2000, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2019
    Saint Benedict Chapel, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 16/25
    22 7/8 x 18 3/8 in. (58.1 x 46.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 100
    $8,750≈ £6,662≈ €7,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Lake Superior, Cascade River by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1995, Gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2018
    Lake Superior, Cascade River, 1995
    Photograph · ed. 18/25
    16 5/8 x 21 3/8 in. (42.2 x 54.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 370
    $81,250≈ £62,611≈ €71,928Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Yellow Sea, Cheju by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1992, Gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2018
    Yellow Sea, Cheju, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 2/25
    16 5/8 x 21 3/8 in. (42.2 x 54.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 369
    $47,500≈ £36,603≈ €42,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. South Bay Drive-In, San Diego“, aus der Serie „Theaters“, seit 1976 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1993, Silbergelatineabzug, sold Oct 2018
    South Bay Drive-In, San Diego“, aus der Serie „Theaters“, seit 1976, 1993
    Photograph
    42,3 × 54,3 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2012
    €22,500≈ $25,526≈ £19,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  5. E.U.R. San Pietro e Paolo - Piacentini by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1998, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2018
    E.U.R. San Pietro e Paolo - Piacentini, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 5/25
    18 1/2 x 23 in. (47 x 58.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 257
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Lightning Fields 145 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2009, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2018
    Lightning Fields 145, 2009
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    23 x 18 1/2 in. (58.4 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 256
    $15,000≈ £11,552≈ €13,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Lightning Fields 128 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2009, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2018
    Lightning Fields 128, 2009
    Photograph · ed. 4/25
    23 x 18 1/2 in. (58.4 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 255
    $15,000≈ £11,552≈ €13,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Arctic Ocean, Nord Kapp by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1991, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2018
    Arctic Ocean, Nord Kapp, 1991
    Photograph · ed. 9/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. (42.2 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 253
    $30,000≈ £23,104≈ €26,082Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Yellow Sea, Cheju by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1992, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2018
    Yellow Sea, Cheju, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 2/25
    16 5/8 x 21 3/8 in. (42.2 x 54.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    $35,000≈ £26,954≈ €30,429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Bay of Sagami, Atami by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1997, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2018
    Bay of Sagami, Atami, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 17/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. (42.2 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 250
    $18,750≈ £14,440≈ €16,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Lake Superior, Cascade River by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1995, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2018
    Lake Superior, Cascade River, 1995
    Photograph · ed. 12/25
    16 5/8 x 21 3/8 in. (42.2 x 54.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 249
    $35,000≈ £26,954≈ €30,429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Arctic Ocean, Nord Kapp II by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1990, gelatin silver print, sold Sep 2018
    Arctic Ocean, Nord Kapp II, 1990
    Photograph · ed. 11/25
    20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 143
    $35,000≈ £26,563≈ €29,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Chrysler Building, William Van Allen by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1997, gelatin silver print, sold Sep 2018
    Chrysler Building, William Van Allen, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 7/25
    24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    $35,000≈ £26,563≈ €29,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Kino Panorama, Paris by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1998, gelatin silver print, offered Sep 2018
    Kino Panorama, Paris, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 16/25
    20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Sam Eric, Pennsylvania by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1978, gelatin silver print, offered Sep 2018
    Sam Eric, Pennsylvania, 1978
    Photograph · ed. 20/25
    20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 140
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Mountain Lion (#109) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1980, gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2018
    Mountain Lion (#109), 1980
    Photograph · ed. 10/25
    image 36.6 x 58.7 cm (14 3/8 x 23 1/8 in.) framed 60.5 x 87.2 cm (23 7/8 x 34 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 289
    £11,250≈ $14,895≈ €12,761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Galvez House by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2002, Silbergelatineabzug, sold May 2018
    Galvez House, 2002
    Photograph
    58,4 × 46,8 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2109
    €15,000≈ $17,448≈ £13,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  18. Imax Tempozan, Osaka by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1999, Gelatin silver print, mounted, offered May 2018
    Imax Tempozan, Osaka, 1999
    Photograph · ed. 8/26
    42.2 x 54.3 cm (16 5/8 x 21 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Ribidoux Drive-In, Ribidoux by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1993, Gelatin silver print, mounted, sold May 2018
    Ribidoux Drive-In, Ribidoux, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 1/25
    41.6 x 53.5 cm (16 3/8 x 21 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 140
    £17,500≈ $23,609≈ €20,040Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. The Origins of Love by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2004, Eight duotone offset prints and one pigmented colour iris print, on Parilux gloss text paper mounted to 4 ply Rising Mus, sold Apr 2018
    The Origins of Love, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 22/50
    32.6 x 30.5 cm (12 7/8 x 12 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 183
    £4,000≈ $5,670≈ €4,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Mathematical Form: Surface 0045 with a Conic Singularity by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2005, gelatin silver print and accompanying silk-covered book, both presented in original artist's metal box, offered Apr 2018
    Mathematical Form: Surface 0045 with a Conic Singularity, 2005
    Photograph · ed. 11/25
    sheet 25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 7 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 182
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Reunion Island, Indian Ocean by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1996, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2018
    Reunion Island, Indian Ocean, 1996
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. (42.2 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 217
    $20,000≈ £14,156≈ €16,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Casa Batlló by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1998, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2018
    Casa Batlló, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 4/25
    18 1/2 x 22 7/8 in. (47 x 58.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    $18,750≈ £13,272≈ €15,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. English Channel, Weston Cliff by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1994, gelatin silver print, sold Mar 2018
    English Channel, Weston Cliff, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 14/25
    image 41.9 x 54.3 cm (16 1/2 x 21 3/8 in.) sheet 47 x 60.3 cm (18 1/2 x 23 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 254
    £58,750≈ $81,234≈ €66,092Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Austrian Post Office Savings Bank by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2001, gelatin silver print, offered Sep 2017
    Austrian Post Office Savings Bank, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 14/25
    24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 251
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Bay of Sagami, Atami by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1997, stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento applicata on paper, offered May 2017
    Bay of Sagami, Atami, 1997
    Photograph · Paper
    47,9x60 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 476
    Result not publishedEst. €15,000–20,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  27. Ionian Sea, Santa Cesarea by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1993, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2017
    Ionian Sea, Santa Cesarea, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 7/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. (42.2 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 109
    $25,000≈ £20,098≈ €23,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. U.A. Walker, New York by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1978 / 2000, photogravure, sold Jan 2017
    U.A. Walker, New York, 1978 / 2000
    Photograph · Paper
    11 h x 14½ w in (28 x 37 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 187
    $3,000≈ £2,387≈ €2,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  29. Vermont drive-in, South Bay by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1993, Gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2016
    Vermont drive-in, South Bay, 1993
    Photograph · ed. edition of 25
    42.2 x 54.2 cm (16.6 x 21.3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 886
    €18,750≈ $19,798≈ £15,738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  30. Lake Superior, Cascade River by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1995, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2016
    Lake Superior, Cascade River, 1995
    Photograph · ed. 3/5
    118.9 x 149 cm. (46 3/4 x 58 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    HK$1,875,000≈ $241,744≈ £194,766≈ €228,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,800,000–2,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Kino Panorama, Paris by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1998, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2016
    Kino Panorama, Paris, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 4/25
    16 5/8 x 21 3/8 in. (42.2 x 54.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    $27,500≈ £21,625≈ €24,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. English Channel, Fécamp by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1989, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2016
    English Channel, Fécamp, 1989
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    16 3/4 x 21 1/4 in. (42.5 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 250
    $32,500≈ £25,556≈ €28,989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Saint James, New Zealand by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1991, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2016
    Saint James, New Zealand, 1991
    Photograph · ed. 9/25
    16 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (41.9 x 54.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 247
    $18,750≈ £14,744≈ €16,725Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. World Trade Center by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1997, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2016
    World Trade Center, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 4/25
    22 7/8 x 18 1/2 in. (58.1 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    $87,500≈ £68,806≈ €78,048Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Colors of Shadow c1028 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2006, pigment print, offered Jun 2016
    Colors of Shadow c1028, 2006
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    image: 134.9 x 106 cm (53 1/8 x 41 3/4 in.) frame: 166.1 x 136.5 cm (65 3/8 x 53 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 219
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Red Sea, Safaga by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1992, Silbergelatineabzug, sold Jun 2016
    Red Sea, Safaga, 1992
    Photograph
    42,1 × 54,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2225
    €22,500≈ $25,142≈ £17,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–22,000View at Grisebach ↗
  37. RKO, Kenmore, New Jersey by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1976, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold May 2016
    RKO, Kenmore, New Jersey, 1976
    Photograph · ed. 20/25
    42.1 x 54.2 cm (16 5/8 x 21 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    £16,875≈ $24,671≈ €22,034Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Hall of Thirty Three Bays by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1995, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2016
    Hall of Thirty Three Bays, 1995
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. (42.2 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    $16,250≈ £11,386≈ €14,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Kattegat Kullaberg by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1996, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2016
    Kattegat Kullaberg, 1996
    Photograph · ed. 8/25
    16 5/8 x 21 3/8 in. (42.2 x 54.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    $27,500≈ £19,268≈ €24,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Conceptual Forms 0012, Diagonal Clebsch surface, cubic with 27 lines by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2004, Gelatin silver print, flush-mounted to board, offered Apr 2016
    Conceptual Forms 0012, Diagonal Clebsch surface, cubic with 27 lines, 2004
    Photograph · Board · ed. 1/5
    58 3/4 x 47 in. (149.2 x 119.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 93
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Chiesa Rossa, Muzio with Dan Flavin by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1998, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2016
    Chiesa Rossa, Muzio with Dan Flavin, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 2/25
    23 x 18 1/2 in. (58.4 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 92
    $12,500≈ £8,758≈ €10,984Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2000, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2016
    Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 3/15
    23 x 18 3/8 in. (58.4 x 46.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    $20,000≈ £14,013≈ €17,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Bay of Sagami, Atami by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1997, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2016
    Bay of Sagami, Atami, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 10/25
    16 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. (41.9 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    $23,750≈ £16,641≈ €20,870Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Silurian Period by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1992, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2016
    Silurian Period, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 6/25
    15 x 23 in. (38.1 x 58.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    $16,250≈ £11,386≈ €14,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Church of Light, Tadao Ando by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1997, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2016
    Church of Light, Tadao Ando, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 4/25
    23 x 18 1/2 in. (58.4 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    $60,000≈ £42,040≈ €52,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Red Sea by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1992, gelatin silver print, offered Feb 2016
    Red Sea, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    47 x 55 in. (119.4 x 139.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Ribidoux Drive-in, Ribidoux by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1993, Gelatin silver print, offered Nov 2015
    Ribidoux Drive-in, Ribidoux, 1993
    Photograph
    42.4 x 54.2 cm (48.9 x 60.2 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 773
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €12,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  48. Rialto, Pasadena by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1993, gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2015
    Rialto, Pasadena, 1993
    Photograph
    image 42.3 x 54.4 cm (16 5/8 x 21 3/8 in.) backing sheet 48.3 x 58.4 cm (19 x 22 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 248
    £15,000≈ $23,196≈ €20,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Regency, San Francisco by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1992, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2015
    Regency, San Francisco, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 15/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. (42.2 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 48
    $37,500≈ £24,545≈ €33,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Mechanical Form 0039 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2004, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2015
    Mechanical Form 0039, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 8/25
    23 x 18 3/8 in. (58.4 x 46.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 79
    $11,250≈ £7,364≈ €9,996Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗

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