Masami Teraoka Works on Paper: Auction Prices

Japanese · b. 1936

ArtSell has recorded 32 auction results for Masami Teraoka works on paper between 2006 and 2025, of which 31 sold (97% sell-through). Prices realised range from $260 to $45,000, with a median of $4,800 across 31 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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All works on paper results

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. 
   Woman with Iris, 1980

   Drawing

   23 x 17 in

   Sloans & Kenyon · Jun 27, 2024 · Lot 288C
   $800≈ £633≈ €748HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
4. 
   Study for Woman and Iris, 1974

   Drawing · Paper

   24 h x 19 w in (61 x 48 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 30, 2023 · Lot 399
   $882≈ £697≈ €807Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
5. 
   Untitled, 1974

   Drawing · Other support

   10 h x 15 w in (25 x 38 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2023 · Lot 166
   $1,386≈ £1,142≈ €1,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   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 ↗
7. 
   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) ↗
8. 
   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) ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 1982

   Drawing · Paper

   14 h x 21¼ w in (36 x 54 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 23, 2023 · Lot 214
   $2,772≈ £2,256≈ €2,548Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
10. 
    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) ↗
11. 
    Untitled, c. 1965

    Drawing · Paper

    9½ h x 8½ w in (24 x 22 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 15, 2022 · Lot 348
    $260≈ £211≈ €245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
12. 
    Masturbation, 1973

    Drawing · Paper

    14¼ h x 21¼ w in (36 x 54 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 15, 2022 · Lot 272
    $1,690≈ £1,372≈ €1,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
13. 
    Silverlake (from Study of Los Angeles Storms series), 1983

    Drawing · Paper

    12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 15, 2022 · Lot 308
    $813≈ £660≈ €765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
14. 
    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 ↗
15. 
    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 ↗
16. 
    Study for New Views of Mt. Fuji/La Brea Tar Pits and Rescue Boat, 1975

    Drawing · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 23, 2021 · Lot 55
    $1,000≈ £705≈ €819Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
17. 
    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) ↗
18. 
    Yaenohu (Hawaii Snorkel Series), 1990

    Drawing · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 9, 2016 · Lot 417
    $6,250≈ £5,044≈ €5,600Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
19. 
    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 ↗
20. 
    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 ↗
21. 
    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 ↗
22. 
    Study for Woman and Iris, 1974

    Drawing · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 1, 2015 · Lot 114
    $4,063≈ £2,640≈ €3,619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
23. 
    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 ↗
24. 
    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) ↗
25. 
    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 ↗
26. 
    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 ↗
27. 
    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 ↗
28. 
    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 ↗
29. 
    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 ↗
30. 
    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 ↗
31. 
    (Japanese b.1936)

    Drawing · Paper

    14 x 10 1/4in (35.5 x 26cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 5, 2006 · Lot 275
    $6,573≈ £3,466≈ €5,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
32. 
    (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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