Shōmei Tōmatsu
Japanese · 1930–2012 · Photographer
Shōmei Tōmatsu was a Japanese photographer. He is known primarily for his images that depict the impact of World War II on Japan and the subsequent occupation of U.S. forces.… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Untitled [Yokosuka] (from the series Chewing Gum and Chocolate)Phillips · $23,750≈ £15,708≈ €22,173Sign up to see
Hibakusha Shimotani Tomitaro, Nagasaki from Nagasaki 11:02Phillips · $18,750≈ £14,440≈ €16,302Sign up to see
Olympic Capriccio I, ToykoBonhams · $8,960≈ £6,796≈ €8,074Sign up to see
Shōmei Tōmatsu’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
Lots sold
5
of 5 offered · 2015–2025
Sell-through
100%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 5 | 5 | 100% | $12.5kSign up | $9kSign up | $23.8kSign up |
| Photograph | 5 | 5 | 100% | $12.5kSign up | $9kSign up | $23.8kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.