Masahisa Fukase

Japanese · 1934–2012 · Photographer

Masahisa Fukase was a Japanese photographer, celebrated for his work depicting his domestic life with his wife Yōko Wanibe and his regular visits to his parents' small-town… (Wikipedia)

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14auction results2015–2026years recorded100%sold (14)$15.1kSign up free to seemedian price

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襟裳岬 [Erimo Misaki] Cape Erimo from 鴉 [Karasu] RavensPhillips · May 2016£93,750≈ $137,063≈ €122,410Sign up to see
Kanazawa, (SP-025)Phillips · Nov 2015$40,000≈ £26,455≈ €37,345Sign up to see
Kanazawa from RavensPhillips · Apr 2017$37,500≈ £29,990≈ €35,175Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 14 auction results for Masahisa Fukase between 2015 and 2026, of which 14 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $2.4kSign up free to see to $137kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $137kSign up free to see for 襟裳岬 [Erimo Misaki] Cape Erimo from 鴉 [Karasu] Ravens at Phillips in May 2016. The most common medium is photographs (14 lots). Most results come from Phillips (8), Rago Auctions (4) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1).

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Kanazawa (from the Solitude of Ravens portfolio)
Photograph
11⅛ h x 16⅝ w in (28 x 42 cm)
Rago Auctions · Feb 12, 2026 · Lot 105
$6,350≈ £4,658≈ €5,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Nayoro (from the Solitude of Ravens portfolio)
Photograph
11⅛ h x 16⅝ w in (28 x 42 cm)
Rago Auctions · Dec 11, 2025 · Lot 105
$9,525≈ £7,116≈ €8,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
The Game, 1983, 1983
Photograph
22 h x 15 w in (56 x 38 cm)
Rago Auctions · Nov 4, 2025 · Lot 148
$4,224≈ £3,233≈ €3,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
A Game: Lips and Needles, 1983
Photograph
20 h x 24 w in (51 x 61 cm)
Rago Auctions · Jun 10, 2025 · Lot 189
$7,620≈ £5,643≈ €6,667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Nayoro (from 'The Solitude of Ravens'), 1977
Photograph
9 x 13 3/8 in. (22.9 x 34 cm.)
Bonhams · Apr 3, 2025 · Lot 54
$21,760≈ £16,504≈ €19,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
Nayoro
Photograph
11 h x 16¼ w in (28 x 41 cm)
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jul 10, 2024 · Lot 162
$2,394≈ £1,869≈ €2,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
Kanazawa from Ravens, 1978
Photograph
10 7/8 x 16 1/2 in. (27.6 x 41.9 cm)
Phillips · Oct 11, 2023 · Lot 128
$10,160≈ £8,266≈ €9,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
Kanazawa from Ravens, 1977
Photograph
23.3 x 34.8 cm (9 1/8 x 13 3/4 in.)
Phillips · May 20, 2021 · Lot 88
£15,120≈ $21,355≈ €17,500Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
Sasuke!! My Dear Cat, 1978
Photograph
16.6 x 24 cm (6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Phillips · May 20, 2021 · Lot 89
£3,780≈ $5,339≈ €4,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
Nayoro from Ravens, 1976
Photograph
11 1/8 x 16 5/8 in. (28.3 x 42.2 cm)
Phillips · Apr 4, 2017 · Lot 195
$20,000≈ £16,078≈ €18,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗

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Masahisa Fukase: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Masahisa Fukase at auction?

$137,063Sign up free to see, for 襟裳岬 [Erimo Misaki] Cape Erimo from 鴉 [Karasu] Ravens at Phillips (May 2016) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Masahisa Fukase?

The median sale price is $15.1kSign up free to see across 14 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Masahisa Fukase have sold at auction?

14 of 14 recorded lots sold between 2015 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Masahisa Fukase?

Phillips, Rago Auctions and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rago Auctions · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

About Masahisa Fukase

Masahisa Fukase was a Japanese photographer, celebrated for his work depicting his domestic life with his wife Yōko Wanibe and his regular visits to his parents' small-town photo studio in Hokkaido. He is best known for his 1986 photo book Ravens, which in 2010 was selected by the British Journal of Photography as the best photo book published between 1986 and 2009.

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