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Shoji Hamada

Shoji Hamada

Japanese · 1894–1978

Shōji Hamada was a Japanese potter. He had a significant influence on studio pottery of the twentieth century, and a major figure of the mingei (folk-art) movement,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Shoji Hamada, 'Crysanthemum' bowl, circa 1923, Stoneware, porcelain slip with the design carved through beneath a green wood ash glaze'Crysanthemum' bowlPhillips · £12,600≈ $17,024≈ €14,729Sign up to see
  2. Shoji Hamada, Jar, circa 1955, Stoneware, layered pewter glazes with painted stem leaf designs, the body with diagonal paddled textureJarPhillips · £9,450≈ $12,768≈ €11,047Sign up to see
  3. Shoji Hamada, Early vase, circa 1922, Stoneware, white slip with iron slip painted and carved Crysanthemum design beneath a white glazeEarly vasePhillips · £9,450≈ $12,768≈ €11,047Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 69 auction results for Shoji Hamada between 2008 and 2026, of which 59 sold (86%). Recorded sale prices range from $529Sign up free to see to $17kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $17kSign up free to see for 'Crysanthemum' bowl at Phillips in November 2021. The most common medium is sculpture (40 lots). Most results come from Art+Object (18), Phillips (17) and Bonhams (17).

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  1. Shoji Hamada, Brush pot, circa 1971, Stoneware, rich persimmon and grey glazes with brushed wax resist stem leaf decoration to two sides
    Brush pot, circa 1971
    Drawing
    13 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter
    Bonhams · · Lot 95
    £1,280≈ $1,708≈ €1,481Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Shoji Hamada, WATER DROPPER, stoneware
    WATER DROPPER
    Sculpture
    2.5cm high, 6.3cm wide (1in high, 2 ½in wide)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 130
    £529≈ $695≈ €601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  3. Shoji Hamada, WATER DROPPER, stoneware
    WATER DROPPER
    Sculpture
    3.5cm high, 6.2cm wide (1 3/8in high, 2 ½in wide)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 131
    £454≈ $595≈ €515Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  4. Shoji Hamada, WATER DROPPER, stoneware
    WATER DROPPER
    Sculpture
    3.5cm high, 5.5cm wide (1 3/8in high, 2 1/8in wide)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 132
    £403≈ $529≈ €458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. Shoji Hamada, Stoneware bottle vase, decorated to the sides with brushed motifs of sugar cane
    Stoneware bottle vase
    decorated to the sides with brushed motifs of sugar cane
    9cm square 20cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 133
    £2,000≈ $2,670≈ €2,348HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
  6. Shoji Hamada, Dish, c. 1955, dry iron-glazed stoneware with nuka and tenmoku glazes
    Dish, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    1½ h x 8¾ dia in (4 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 241
    $2,016≈ £1,517≈ €1,821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Shoji Hamada, Square dish, c. 1963, stoneware with iron rust glaze and trailed copper green glaze
    Square dish, c. 1963
    Sculpture · Panel
    2⅝ h x 11⅞ w x 11⅞ d in (7 x 30 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 243
    $2,142≈ £1,611≈ €1,935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Shoji Hamada, Stoneware vase, decorated in an iron glaze with scraped patches
    Stoneware vase
    decorated in an iron glaze with scraped patches
    14cm wide 12cm deep 15.5cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 236
    £1,800≈ $2,304≈ €2,130HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
  9. Shoji Hamada, Stoneware bottle vase
    Stoneware bottle vase
    9cm square 21cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 42
    £2,000≈ $2,508≈ €2,340HammerSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Sworders ↗
  10. Shoji Hamada, Bottle vase, the sides with green finger streaks against an iron-glazed ground
    Bottle vase
    Sculpture
    9cm square 19cm high
    Sworders · · Lot 43
    £2,000≈ $2,508≈ €2,340HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Sworders ↗

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Shoji Hamada: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Shoji Hamada at auction?

$17,024Sign up free to see, for 'Crysanthemum' bowl at Phillips (November 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Shoji Hamada?

The median sale price is $2.3kSign up free to see across 59 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Shoji Hamada have sold at auction?

59 of 69 recorded lots sold between 2008 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Shoji Hamada?

Art+Object, Phillips and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Art+Object · Phillips · Bonhams

Shoji Hamada signature

7 catalogued lots by Shoji Hamada record a signature line. Most often: signed.

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  • signed6
  • with seals1

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About Shoji Hamada

Shōji Hamada was a Japanese potter. He had a significant influence on studio pottery of the twentieth century, and a major figure of the mingei (folk-art) movement, establishing the town of Mashiko as a pottery centre. In 1955 he was designated a "Living National Treasure".

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