Masami Teraoka Watercolors: Auction Prices

Japanese · b. 1936

ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for Masami Teraoka watercolors between 2006 and 2025, of which 20 sold (95% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,048 to $45,000, with a median of $5,838 across 20 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $45,000 for “New Views of Mt. Fuji / Sinking Pleasure Boat” at Wright in 2014.

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1. 
   Frenzy IV, 1997

   Watercolor · Paper

   14 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.

   Bonhams · Jun 11, 2025 · Lot 46
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Study for 31 Flavors Invading Japan / French Vanilla, 1977

   Watercolor · Paper

   22 1/2 x 15 1/8 in. (57.2 x 38.4 cm)

   Bonhams · Aug 7, 2024 · Lot 114
   $5,376≈ £4,224≈ €4,922Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Ukiyo Sushi Meguri Dōchū Mata Kurige III (Waiting for Sushi Delivery #3), 1981

   Watercolor · Paper

   sheet 15 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (39.4 x 27.3 cm)

   Bonhams · Aug 2, 2023 · Lot 246
   $5,376≈ £4,211≈ €4,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Study for Samurai Jogger / N.Y. Visit, 1985

   Watercolor · Paper

   18¼ h x 38½ w in (46 x 98 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 21, 2023 · Lot 167
   $8,190≈ £6,435≈ €7,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
5. 
   Study for Tokyo Ohuro Series (diptych), 1985

   Watercolor · Paper

   17½ h x 11¾ w in (44 x 30 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 23, 2023 · Lot 210
   $1,703≈ £1,386≈ €1,565Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
6. 
   Study for Tokyo Ohuro Series/Tsukisuki, 1985

   Watercolor · Paper

   17½ h x 11¾ w in (44 x 30 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 23, 2023 · Lot 212
   $1,048≈ £853≈ €963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
7. 
   Snorkel Series/Mangetsu, 1985

   Watercolor · Paper

   18 x 38 1/2 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 14, 2022 · Lot 116
   $4,463≈ £3,864≈ €4,467Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Molokai Lookout Point/Writhing Giant Octopus Waves, 2007

   Watercolor · Paper

   10 1/4 x 30 in.

   Bonhams · Apr 20, 2022 · Lot 90
   $9,563≈ £7,325≈ €8,830Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Wave Study, 1984

   Watercolor · Paper

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 23, 2021 · Lot 52
   $6,875≈ £4,844≈ €5,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
10. 
    Bamboo Series/Sono Ichi, 1975

    Watercolor · Paper

    6 x 84 in. (15.3 x 213.4 cm)

    Bonhams · May 4, 2016 · Lot 34
    $27,500≈ £18,951≈ €23,903Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Brave New World Travelers / Middle Aged Man, 1991

    Watercolor · Paper

    15 x 11 in. (38 x 28 cm)

    Bonhams · May 4, 2016 · Lot 33
    $6,000≈ £4,135≈ €5,215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    Los Angeles Sushi Series / Torigai and Woman, 1982

    Watercolor · Paper

    14 1/4 x 21 3/8 in. (36.1 x 54.5 cm)

    Bonhams · Oct 21, 2015 · Lot 75
    $3,750≈ £2,427≈ €3,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    New Views of Mt. Fuji / Sinking Pleasure Boat, 1976-1977

    Watercolor · Paper

    11 h x 55 w in (28 x 140 cm)

    Wright · Feb 27, 2014 · Lot 188
    $45,000≈ £27,032≈ €32,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Wright ↗
14. 
    Untitled (Study for LA Sushi Ghost Tales Series), 1980

    Watercolor · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 170
    $3,750≈ £2,467≈ €2,918Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
15. 
    Study for Hanauma Bay Series / Camera Crew, 1982

    Watercolor · Paper

    12 3/8 x 19 3/4in (32 x 50cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 19, 2007 · Lot 1641
    $2,689≈ £1,311≈ €1,835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    Huryu Kaizukushi, 1974

    Watercolor · Paper

    14 3/8 x 9 1/2in (36.5 x 24cm)

    Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 460
    $9,600≈ £4,864≈ €7,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Rape, 1972

    Watercolor · Paper

    14 1/2 x 9 3/4in (37 x 25cm)

    Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 459
    $9,600≈ £4,864≈ €7,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    McDonald's Hamburgers Invading Japan Series #3, Broom & Hamburger, 1974

    Watercolor · Paper

    21 1/4 x 14 3/4in (54 x 37.5cm)

    Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 458
    $18,000≈ £9,121≈ €13,379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
19. 
    McDonald's Hamburgers Invading Japan Series #2, Takageta & French Fries, 1974

    Watercolor · Paper · ed. 4/18

    21 1/4 x 14 3/4in (54 x 37.5cm)

    Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 457
    $9,600≈ £4,864≈ €7,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    Preparatory Drawing for Sushi Series, 1980

    Watercolor · Paper

    13 x 20in (33 x 51cm)

    Bonhams · May 22, 2007 · Lot 456
    $4,800≈ £2,432≈ €3,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    (Japanese b.1936)

    Watercolor · Paper

    11¾ x 8¾in (30 x 22cm)

    Bonhams · Apr 30, 2006 · Lot 2153
    $5,676≈ £3,143≈ €4,528Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗

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