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Hiroshi Sugimoto Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1948

Hiroshi Sugimoto photographs have appeared at auction 275 times in ArtSell’s records between 2008 and 2026; 239 sold, a sell-through rate of 87%. Across 239 sales with a published price, the typical result was $15.5kSign up free to see to $32.5kSign up free to see (median $23.2kSign 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 LessonPhillips275auction results2008–2026years recorded87%sold$23.2kSign up free to seemedian price

Hiroshi Sugimoto photographs: key figures

Auction results
275
Sold rate
87%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$23.2kSign 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. Sea of Japan, Oki IV by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1987, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2015
    Sea of Japan, Oki IV, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 16/25
    16 1/2 x 21 1/8 in. (41.9 x 53.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 76
    $30,000≈ £19,636≈ €26,657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Draken, Göteborg by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2001, Gelatin silver print, sold May 2015
    Draken, Göteborg, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 14/25
    42.2 x 54 cm (16 5/8 x 21 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    £18,750≈ $29,404≈ €26,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Bass Strait, Table Cape by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1997, gelatin silver print, sold May 2015
    Bass Strait, Table Cape, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 16/25
    image 16 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. (41.9 x 54 cm) sheet 18 3/4 x 22 3/4 in. (47.6 x 57.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 257
    $21,875≈ £13,925≈ €19,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Bay of Sagami, Atami by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1997, gelatin silver print, sold May 2015
    Bay of Sagami, Atami, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 9/25
    image 16 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. (42 x 54 cm) sheet 18 1/2 x 22 3/4 in. (47 x 58 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 256
    $21,875≈ £13,925≈ €19,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Colors of Shadow by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2006, Pigment print, sold Apr 2015
    Colors of Shadow, 2006
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    52 3/8 x 41 3/4 in. (133 x 106 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 261
    $30,000≈ £20,266≈ €27,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Sea of Japan, Oki IV by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1987, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2015
    Sea of Japan, Oki IV, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 16/25
    16 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. (41.9 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 258
    $31,250≈ £21,111≈ €28,855Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Lake Superior, Cascade River by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1995, Gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, sold Apr 2015
    Lake Superior, Cascade River, 1995
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    46 3/4 x 58 1/2 in. (118.7 x 148.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    $305,000≈ £206,598≈ €283,589Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $350,000–550,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Chapel of Notre Dame Du Haut by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1998, black and white photograph, sold Feb 2015
    Chapel of Notre Dame Du Haut, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 1/25
    image 58.5 x 46.7 cm (23 x 18 3/8 in.) sheet 60.2 x 49.1 cm (23 3/4 x 19 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 187
    £12,500≈ $19,223≈ €16,890Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. North Pacific Ocean, Mt. Tamalpais by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1994, black and white photograph, sold Feb 2015
    North Pacific Ocean, Mt. Tamalpais, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 1/25
    image 42 x 54.3 cm (16 1/2 x 21 3/8 in.) sheet 48.5 x 60.5 cm (19 1/8 x 23 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    £16,250≈ $24,989≈ €21,957Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Palace, M.J.; 1978 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1978, gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2014
    Palace, M.J.; 1978, 1978
    Photograph · ed. 10/25
    41.9 x 53.7 cm (16 1/2 x 21 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    £15,000≈ $23,537≈ €18,993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Sea of Japan Hokkaido II“, aus der Serie „Seascapes by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1986, Silbergelatineabzug, sold Nov 2014
    Sea of Japan Hokkaido II“, aus der Serie „Seascapes, 1986
    Photograph
    44,8 × 58 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2247
    €22,500≈ $28,069≈ £17,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–22,000View at Grisebach ↗
  12. RKO, Kenmore, New Jersey by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1976, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Nov 2014
    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 160
    £13,750≈ $21,524≈ €17,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Saint James Theatre New Zealand by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1991, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2014
    Saint James Theatre New Zealand, 1991
    Photograph · ed. 11/25
    sheet 18 5/8 x 23 3/4 in. (47.3 x 60.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 235
    $25,000≈ £15,969≈ €20,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Sam Eric P.A. by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1978, silver gelatin print, sold Oct 2014
    Sam Eric P.A., 1978
    Photograph · ed. 2/25
    sheet 50.6 x 60.5 cm (19 7/8 x 23 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 207
    £18,750≈ $29,993≈ €23,525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Woodland Cemetery by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2001, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2014
    Woodland Cemetery, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 4/25
    22 5/8 x 18 1/8 in. (57.5 x 46 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 325
    $12,500≈ £7,718≈ €9,918Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Fidel Castro by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1999, Gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, sold Oct 2014
    Fidel Castro, 1999
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    Image 57 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (146.1 x 118.1 cm) Overall 72 x 60 in. (182.9 x 152.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 324
    $87,500≈ £54,029≈ €69,428Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Tyrrhenian Sea, Mount Polo (Morning, day, night) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1993, Gelatin silver print triptych, sold Oct 2014
    Tyrrhenian Sea, Mount Polo (Morning, day, night), 1993
    Photograph · ed. 10/25
    Each image 16 7/8 x 21 1/4 in. (42.9 x 54 cm) Overall 26 1/4 x 99 3/4 in. (66.7 x 253.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 277
    $293,000≈ £180,920≈ €232,484Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Barragan House by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2000-2001, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2014
    Barragan House, 2000-2001
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    22 5/8 x 18 1/8 in. (57.5 x 46 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 199
    $27,500≈ £16,981≈ €21,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Pacific Ocean, Oregon, série Seascapes, 1985 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Impressao offset de fotografia, offered Aug 2014
    Pacific Ocean, Oregon, série Seascapes, 1985
    Photograph
    24 x 31 cm
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 25
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  20. Mediterranean Sea, Crete, série Seascapes, 1990 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Impressao offset de fotografia, offered Aug 2014
    Mediterranean Sea, Crete, série Seascapes, 1990
    Photograph
    24 x 31 cm
    Bolsa de Arte · · Lot 24
    Result not publishedView at Bolsa de Arte ↗
  21. Valentino by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1994, Gelatin silver print, the signature, title, sold Jul 2014
    Valentino, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 2/26
    16 3/4 x 21 3/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2161
    $4,000≈ £2,342≈ €2,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  22. Norma Shearer (as Marie Antoinette) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1994, Gelatin silver print, the signature, title, sold Jul 2014
    Norma Shearer (as Marie Antoinette), 1994
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2160
    $3,750≈ £2,196≈ €2,774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  23. Mae West by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1994, Gelatin silver print, the signature, title, sold Jul 2014
    Mae West, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    16 1/2 x 21 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2159
    $3,750≈ £2,196≈ €2,774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Jean Harlow by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1994, Gelatin silver print, the title, sold Jul 2014
    Jean Harlow, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 1/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2158
    $3,750≈ £2,196≈ €2,774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Elizabeth Taylor by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1994, Gelatin silver print, the signature, title, sold Jul 2014
    Elizabeth Taylor, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2157
    $3,750≈ £2,196≈ €2,774Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  26. Boden sea, Utwill“, aus der Serie „Seascapes by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1993, Silbergelatineabzug, sold May 2014
    Boden sea, Utwill“, aus der Serie „Seascapes, 1993
    Photograph
    42,1 × 54 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2303
    €16,875≈ $22,964≈ £13,711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  27. Sea of Japan, Oki“, aus der Serie „Seascapes by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1987, Silbergelatineabzug, sold May 2014
    Sea of Japan, Oki“, aus der Serie „Seascapes, 1987
    Photograph
    41,8 × 54,2 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2302
    €20,000≈ $27,216≈ £16,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Grisebach ↗
  28. Hall of Thirty-Three Bay by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1995, Gelatin silver print, edition no. 6/25, sold May 2014
    Hall of Thirty-Three Bay, 1995
    Photograph · ed. 6/25
    42 x 54 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 40
    HK$216,000≈ $27,864≈ £16,551≈ €20,443Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$110,000–220,000View at Ravenel ↗
  29. Elmwood, New Jersey by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1977, gelatin silver print, sold May 2014
    Elmwood, New Jersey, 1977
    Photograph · ed. 10/25
    image 16 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (42.2 x 54 cm.) sheet 18 7/8 x 22 5/8 in. (47.8 x 57.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 267
    $18,750≈ £11,155≈ €13,690Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Honen Dam, Tohjiro Sano by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2001, gelatin silver print, offered May 2014
    Honen Dam, Tohjiro Sano, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 18/25
    image 23 x 18 1/2 in. (58.4 x 47 cm.) sheet 24 x 19 in. (61 x 48.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 266
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Stockholm City Library by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2001, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2014
    Stockholm City Library, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 7/25
    23 x 18 3/8 in. (58.4 x 46.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 245
    $15,000≈ £9,020≈ €10,877Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Ionian Sea, Santa Cesarea by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1990, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2014
    Ionian Sea, Santa Cesarea, 1990
    Photograph · ed. 19/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/2 in. (42.2 x 54.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 244
    $62,500≈ £37,583≈ €45,323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. The Music Lesson by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1999, Pigment print, sold Apr 2014
    The Music Lesson, 1999
    Photograph · ed. 5/5
    53 1/8 x 41 3/4 in. (134.9 x 106 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    $629,000≈ £378,232≈ €456,128Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Colors of Shadow c1028 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2006, pigment print, sold Mar 2014
    Colors of Shadow c1028, 2006
    Photograph
    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 211
    $60,000≈ £35,778≈ €43,184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. The Hanging by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1994, gelatin silver print, offered Feb 2014
    The Hanging, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 3/26
    48.8 x 60.2 cm. (19 1/4 x 23 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Golden Eagle by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1994, gelatin silver print, sold Dec 2013
    Golden Eagle, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 4/25
    50.7 x 61 cm. (19 7/8 x 24 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    £9,375≈ $15,360≈ €11,157Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. E.U.R. Museo della Civiltà Romana by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1998, Gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2013
    E.U.R. Museo della Civiltà Romana, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 1/25
    Lempertz · · Lot 816
    €13,420≈ $18,240≈ £11,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
  38. Mathematical Form: Surface 0004 (Onduloid: a surface of revolution with constant non-zero mean curvature) from the series Conceptual Forms by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2004, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2013
    Mathematical Form: Surface 0004 (Onduloid: a surface of revolution with constant non-zero mean curvature) from the series Conceptual Forms, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 3/5
    image 58 3/4 x 47 in. (149.2 x 119.4 cm.) frame 71 3/4 x 60 in. (182.2 x 152.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 247
    $87,500≈ £55,025≈ €65,143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Forum Theater, New York by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1976, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2013
    Forum Theater, New York, 1976
    Photograph · ed. AP
    16 1/4 x 21 in. (41.3 x 53.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 246
    $22,500≈ £14,149≈ €16,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Astoria Theater, New York by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1976, gelatin silver print, sold Nov 2013
    Astoria Theater, New York, 1976
    Photograph · ed. 1/25
    15 x 22 1/2 in. (38.1 x 57.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 245
    $22,500≈ £14,149≈ €16,751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Egerstrom house, Luis Barragán by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2002, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2013
    Egerstrom house, Luis Barragán, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 9/25
    18 3/8 x 23 in. (46.7 x 58.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    $21,250≈ £13,083≈ €15,678Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Ionian Sea, Santa Cesarea by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1993, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2013
    Ionian Sea, Santa Cesarea, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    16 5/8 x 21 3/8 in. (42.2 x 54.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    $21,250≈ £13,083≈ €15,678Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Cinema Rise, Tokyo by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1996, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2013
    Cinema Rise, Tokyo, 1996
    Photograph · ed. 18/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. (42.2 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    $18,750≈ £11,544≈ €13,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. El Capitan, Hollywood by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1993, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2013
    El Capitan, Hollywood, 1993
    Photograph · ed. 10/25
    16 5/8 x 21 1/4 in. (42.2 x 54 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 54
    $32,500≈ £20,010≈ €23,978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. United Nations Headquarters by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1997, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2013
    United Nations Headquarters, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    58 3/4 x 47 in. (149.2 x 119.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. No. 921 from the German Pavillion by Mies van der Rohe by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1998, gelatin silver print, offered Sep 2013
    No. 921 from the German Pavillion by Mies van der Rohe, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 11/25
    18 1/2 x 23 in. (47 x 58.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. No. 922 from the German Pavillion by Mies van der Rohe by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1998, gelatin silver print, sold Sep 2013
    No. 922 from the German Pavillion by Mies van der Rohe, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 7/25
    18 1/2 x 23 in. (47 x 58.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 103
    $18,750≈ £11,655≈ €13,843Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1999, gelatin silver print, offered Jun 2013
    Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, 1999
    Photograph · ed. 5/5
    149 x 119 cm. (58 5/8 x 46 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 167
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Baltic Sea, Rugen“, aus der Serie „Seascapes by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1996, Silbergelatineabzug, sold May 2013
    Baltic Sea, Rugen“, aus der Serie „Seascapes, 1996
    Photograph
    42,2 × 54 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2155
    €20,740≈ $26,862≈ £17,773Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  50. Bass Strait, Table Cape by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1997, gelatin silver print, sold May 2013
    Bass Strait, Table Cape, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 7/25
    20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 197
    $30,000≈ £19,693≈ €23,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗

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