Hiroshi Sugimoto Prints: Auction Prices

b. 1948

Of the 83 lots by Hiroshi Sugimoto (prints) recorded at auction between 2010 and 2026, 81 found a buyer (98%). The median price realised is $3.8kSign up free to see across 81 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.9kSign up free to see–$15.2kSign up free to see. Time Exposed holds the top price on file: $44.1kSign up free to see at Phillips (April 2021). The houses with the most results are Phillips (28), Wright (15) and Bonhams (11).

$44,100≈ £32,052≈ €37,143Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumTime ExposedPhillips83auction results2010–2026years recorded98%sold$3.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Hiroshi Sugimoto prints: key figures

Auction results
83
Sold rate
98%
Active at auction
2010–2026
Median price
$3.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$44.1kSign up free to see Time Exposed, Phillips, Apr 2021

Top auction houses: Phillips (28), Wright (15), Bonhams (11)

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  1. Time Exposed by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Kyoto: Kyoto Shoin Co., Ltd, printed 1991. Fifty-one offset lithographs, sold Apr 2021
    Time Exposed
    Lithograph
    Fifty prints approximately 9 1/2 x 12 1/8 in. (24.1 x 30.8 cm). One print 2 x 15 in. (5.1 x 38.1 cm).
    Phillips · · Lot 107
    $44,100≈ £32,052≈ €37,143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Lost Human Genetic Archive at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2016, offset lithograph, sold Nov 2020
    Lost Human Genetic Archive at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, 2016
    Lithograph
    19¼ h x 23¾ w in (49 x 60 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 437
    $938≈ £706≈ €790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  3. Opticks 020 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2018, offset lithograph in colors, sold Nov 2020
    Opticks 020, 2018After the artist
    Lithograph
    26½ h x 26½ w in (67 x 67 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 440
    $1,000≈ £753≈ €843Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  4. Hiroshi Sugimoto: Quattro Ragazzi at The Museum of Art, Atami by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2018, offset lithograph, sold Nov 2020
    Hiroshi Sugimoto: Quattro Ragazzi at The Museum of Art, Atami, 2018
    Lithograph
    26¼ h x 21¼ w in (67 x 54 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 436
    $750≈ £565≈ €632Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  5. Opticks 008 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2018, offset lithograph in colors, sold Nov 2020
    Opticks 008, 2018After the artist
    Lithograph
    26½ h x 26½ w in (67 x 67 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 439
    $1,000≈ £753≈ €843Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  6. Opticks 036 by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2018, offset lithograph in colors, sold Nov 2020
    Opticks 036, 2018After the artist
    Lithograph
    26½ h x 26½ w in (67 x 67 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 438
    $1,625≈ £1,224≈ €1,369Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  7. Paramount Theatre, Newark (from Lost Human Genetic Archive series) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2015, embossed lithograph, sold Oct 2020
    Paramount Theatre, Newark (from Lost Human Genetic Archive series), 2015
    Lithograph
    51.4 x 72.7 cm (20 1/4 x 28 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    £756≈ $978≈ €834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
  8. Time Exposed by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1991, Kyoto: Kyoto Shoin Co., Ltd, printed 1991. Fifty-one offset lithographs, each with blindstamp title, date and number on , sold Sep 2020
    Time Exposed, 1991
    Print (other) · ed. edition of 500
    Fifty prints approximately 24 x 31 cm (9 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.). One print 25 x 38.2 cm (1 7/8 x 15 in.).
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    £30,000≈ $38,211≈ €32,844Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Miltoan Sea, Sounion 1990 #354 from the Time Exposed portfolio by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1990, tri-tone offset lithograph on paper, sold Jul 2020
    Miltoan Sea, Sounion 1990 #354 from the Time Exposed portfolio, 1990
    Lithograph · Paper
    9¼ h x 12¼ w in (23 x 31 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 177
    $2,125≈ £1,638≈ €1,812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Time Exposed by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Kyoto: Kyoto Shoin Co., Ltd, printed 1991. Fifty-one offset lithographs, sold Jul 2020
    Time Exposed
    Print (other)
    Fifty prints approximately 9 1/2 x 12 1/8 in. (24.1 x 30.8 cm). One print 2 x 15 in. (5.1 x 38.1 cm).
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    $38,750≈ £30,764≈ €34,204Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Hiroshi Sugimoto: Quattro Ragazzi at The Museum of Art, Atami by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2018, offset lithograph on paper, sold Apr 2020
    Hiroshi Sugimoto: Quattro Ragazzi at The Museum of Art, Atami, 2018
    Lithograph · Paper
    27½ h x 27½ w in (70 x 70 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 182
    $1,375≈ £1,113≈ €1,276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  12. Lost Human Genetic Archive at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2016, offset lithograph on paper, sold Apr 2020
    Lost Human Genetic Archive at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, 2016
    Lithograph · Paper
    20¼ h x 28½ w in (51 x 72 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 184
    $1,375≈ £1,113≈ €1,276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  13. Paramount Theatre, Newark (from Lost Human Genetic Archive series) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 2015, embossed lithograph, offered Apr 2020
    Paramount Theatre, Newark (from Lost Human Genetic Archive series), 2015
    Lithograph
    54 x 73 cm (21 1/4 x 28 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
  14. Caribbean Sea, Jamaica by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1980, Offset lithograph, printed, sold Jun 2018
    Caribbean Sea, Jamaica, 1980
    Lithograph
    16.1 x 20.4 cm (26 x 24 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 202
    €1,116≈ $1,302≈ £978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €900–1,200View at Lempertz ↗
  15. three works from the Time Exposed portfolio by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1990-91, tri-tone offset lithograph on paper, sold Apr 2018
    three works from the Time Exposed portfolio, 1990-91
    Lithograph · Paper
    9½ h x 12½ w in (24 x 32 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 311
    $5,000≈ £3,512≈ €4,038Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  16. three works from the Time Exposed portfolio by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1990, tri-tone offset lithographs on paper, sold Oct 2017
    three works from the Time Exposed portfolio, 1990
    Lithograph · Paper
    12¼ h x 9½ w in (31 x 24 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 198
    $3,500≈ £2,664≈ €2,952Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  17. Time Exposed by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Kyoto: Kyoto Shoin Co., Ltd, printed 1991. Fifty-one offset lithographs, sold Oct 2017
    Time Exposed
    Print (other)
    Fifty prints approximately 9 1/2 x 12 1/8 in. (24.1 x 30.8 cm). One print 2 x 15 in. (5.1 x 38.1 cm).
    Phillips · · Lot 307
    $20,000≈ £15,110≈ €17,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. three works from the Time Exposed portfolio by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1990-1991, tri-tone offset lithographs on paper, sold Jun 2017
    three works from the Time Exposed portfolio, 1990-1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    9½ h x 12¼ w in (24 x 31 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 112
    $5,938≈ £4,687≈ €5,317Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  19. Time Exposed (portfolio) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1991, tri-tone offset lithograph, sold Feb 2017
    Time Exposed (portfolio), 1991
    Lithograph
    9½ h x 12 w in (24 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 138
    $22,500≈ £18,009≈ €21,281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  20. four works from the Time Exposed portfolio by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1989-1990, tri-tone offset lithograph, sold Jan 2017
    four works from the Time Exposed portfolio, 1989-1990
    Lithograph
    9½ h x 12 w in (24 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 184
    $4,375≈ £3,481≈ €4,089Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  21. U.A. Walker, New York by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1978/2000, Photo-etching, on BFK Rives paper, with full margins, with accompanying bound book,, sold Jun 2016
    U.A. Walker, New York, 1978/2000
    Etching · Paper · ed. 709/1000
    I. 29.2 x 37.5 cm (11 1/2 x 14 3/4 in.) S. 43.2 x 53.3 cm (17 x 20 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 203
    £2,500≈ $3,615≈ €3,187Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  22. 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, offered Jun 2015
    The Origins of Love, 2004
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 7/50
    32.6 x 30.5 cm (12 7/8 x 12 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 220
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. U.A. Walker, New York by Hiroshi Sugimoto, printed 2000, photogravure, in artist's aluminium portfolio, sold Apr 2015
    U.A. Walker, New York, printed 2000
    Etching · ed. 280/1000
    sheet 43.8 x 53.7 cm (17 1/4 x 21 1/8 in.) portfolio 45.3 x 54.8 cm (17 7/8 x 21 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 108
    £1,500≈ $2,194≈ €2,079Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. The Origins of Love by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 8 duotone offset prints and 1 inkjet print, sold Apr 2015
    The Origins of Love
    Print (other) · ed. 22/50
    Each 5 1/8 x 7 3/4 in. (13 x 19.7 cm). One 7 3/4 x 6 in. (19.7 x 15.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 260
    $11,875≈ £8,022≈ €10,965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Time Exposed by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Kyoto: Kyoto Shoin Co., Ltd, printed 1991. Fifty-one offset lithographs, sold Oct 2014
    Time Exposed
    Print (other)
    Fifty prints approximately 9 1/2 x 12 1/8 in. (24.1 x 30.8 cm). One print 2 x 15 in. (5.1 x 38.1 cm).
    Phillips · · Lot 303
    $23,750≈ £14,665≈ €18,845Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Time Exposed by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1991, Kyoto: Kyoto Shoin Co., Ltd, printed 1991. Fifty-one offset lithographs, each with blindstamp title, date and number on , sold May 2014
    Time Exposed, 1991
    Lithograph
    Fifty prints approximately 24 x 31 cm (9 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.). One print 25 x 38.2 cm (1 7/8 x 15 in.).
    Lempertz · · Lot 834
    €13,420≈ $18,261≈ £10,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  27. Time Exposed by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Kyoto: Kyoto Shoin Co., Ltd, printed 1991. Fifty-one offset lithographs, sold Apr 2014
    Time Exposed
    Print (other)
    Fifty prints approximately 9 1/2 x 12 1/8 in. (24.1 x 30.8 cm). One print 2 x 15 in. (5.1 x 38.1 cm).
    Phillips · · Lot 248
    $25,000≈ £15,033≈ €18,129Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Time Exposed by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1991, The complete set of 51 offset lithographs, on laid paper, with full margins,, sold Dec 2013
    Time Exposed, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    47 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm (18 1/2 x 14 x 0 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 85
    £10,625≈ $17,430≈ €12,654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Time exposed by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1991, Portfolio containing 51 offset lithographs., sold Nov 2013
    Time exposed, 1991
    Lithograph
    Lempertz · · Lot 817
    €9,760≈ $13,266≈ £8,122Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  30. Time Exposed by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1991, The complete set of 51 offset lithographs, on laid paper, with full margins,, sold Oct 2013
    Time Exposed, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    47 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm (18 1/2 x 14 x 0 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 296
    $16,875≈ £10,448≈ €12,242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Seascapes (From Time Exposed) (16) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Tri-tone lithograph, sold Oct 2013
    Seascapes (From Time Exposed) (16)
    Lithograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 509
    $18,750≈ £11,726≈ €13,823Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Time Exposed portfolio by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1991, The complete portfolio of 51 offset lithographs, on laid paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2013
    Time Exposed portfolio, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    18 1/2 x 14 x 1 in (47 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 295
    $21,250≈ £13,677≈ €16,205Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. U.A. Walker Theatre, New York; and Theatres by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1978/2000, Photoetching, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins, with accompanying bound book,, sold Apr 2013
    U.A. Walker Theatre, New York; and Theatres, 1978/2000
    Etching · Paper
    I. 11 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (29.2 x 37.5 cm) S. 17 x 21 in. (43.2 x 53.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 293
    $3,000≈ £1,931≈ €2,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Time Exposed by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 1991, The complete portfolio of fifty-one offset lithographs, with title page and colophon, on laid paper, with full margins,, sold Feb 2013
    Time Exposed, 1991
    Lithograph · Paper
    35.7 x 46.8 x 3.7 cm (14 x 18 3/8 x 1 1/2 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    £10,625≈ $16,105≈ €12,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. ARCTIC OCEAN NORD KAPP. SEA OF JAPAN OKI. MARMARA SEA SILIVLI. (# 334, # 311 UND # 369, AUS: TIME EXPOSED) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 3 offset lithographs. Each, sold May 2011
    €1,452≈ $2,089≈ £1,266Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Lempertz ↗
  36. SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN MARAENUI. TASMAN SEA NGARUPUPU. BLACK SEA OAKBAYIR. (# 329, # 331, # 368, FROM: TIME EXPOSED) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 3 offset lithographs. Each, sold May 2011
    €1,452≈ $2,089≈ £1,266Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Lempertz ↗
  37. BAY OF BISCAY, BAKIO BLACK SEA, OZULUCE BACK SEA, OAKBAYIR (# 363, 365 UND 368, AUS: TIME EXPOSED) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 3 offset lithographs. Each, sold Dec 2010
    €3,000≈ $3,974≈ £2,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Lempertz ↗
  38. TASMAN SEA, NGARUPUPU MEDITERRANEAN SEA, CASSIS ATLANTIC OCEAN, NEW FOUNDLAND (# 331, 322 UND 303, FROM: TIME EXPOSED) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, 3 offset lithographs. Each, sold Dec 2010
    €2,880≈ $3,815≈ £2,442Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Lempertz ↗
  39. BLACK SEA, INEBOLU (#367, FROM: TIME EXPOSED) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Offset lithograph, sold Jun 2010
    BLACK SEA, INEBOLU (#367, FROM: TIME EXPOSED)
    Lithograph
    24 x 31 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 197
    €660≈ $802≈ £551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Lempertz ↗
  40. NORWEGIAN SEA, VESTERALEN ISLAND (#335, FROM: TIME EXPOSED) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Offset lithograph, sold Jun 2010
    NORWEGIAN SEA, VESTERALEN ISLAND (#335, FROM: TIME EXPOSED)
    Lithograph
    24 x 31 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 196
    €660≈ $802≈ £551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Lempertz ↗
  41. PACIFIC OCEAN, IWATE (#302, FROM: TIME EXPOSED) by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Offset lithograph, sold Jun 2010
    PACIFIC OCEAN, IWATE (#302, FROM: TIME EXPOSED)
    Lithograph
    24 x 31 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 195
    €900≈ $1,094≈ £751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Lempertz ↗

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