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Toshiko Takaezu Sculpture: Value & Auction Prices

1922–2011

Toshiko Takaezu sculpture have appeared at auction 735 times in ArtSell’s records between 2008 and 2026; 730 sold, a sell-through rate of 99%. Half of the priced sales fell between $1.4kSign up free to see and $10.1kSign up free to see, with a median of $4.1kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Moon, sold at Rago Auctions in April 2023 for $542kSign up free to see. Most results come from Rago Auctions (545), Wright (67) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (62).

$541,800≈ £433,128≈ €491,875Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMoonRago Auctions735auction results2008–2026years recorded99%sold$4.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Toshiko Takaezu sculpture: key figures

Auction results
735
Sold rate
99%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$4.1kSign up free to see
Record price
$542kSign up free to see Moon, Rago Auctions, Apr 2023

Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (545), Wright (67), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (62)

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  1. Vase by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1980, volcanic ash-glazed and wood-fired stoneware, sold Apr 2023
    Vase, c. 1980
    Sculpture · Panel
    6¼ h x 6⅝ dia in (16 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 103
    $3,276≈ £2,619≈ €2,974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Untitled by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1980, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled, c. 1980
    Sculpture
    5 h x 6½ dia in (13 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 135
    $6,048≈ £4,835≈ €5,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1980, glazed stoneware, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (with rattle), c. 1980
    Sculpture
    9¼ h x 9½ dia in (23 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 138
    $8,820≈ £7,051≈ €8,007Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (with rattle)
    Sculpture
    8 h x 7½ dia in (20 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 140
    $18,900≈ £15,109≈ €17,158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed stoneware, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (with rattle), c. 1985
    Sculpture
    8⅛ h x 6¾ dia in (21 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 110
    $18,900≈ £15,109≈ €17,158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Bowl, c. 1995
    Sculpture
    3⅛ h x 4¾ dia in (8 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 102
    $1,890≈ £1,511≈ €1,716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Bowl (from the Ocean Edge series) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Bowl (from the Ocean Edge series), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    2⅝ h x 4½ dia in (7 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $2,016≈ £1,612≈ €1,830Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (with rattle), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    6½ h x 6¾ dia in (17 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 114
    $16,380≈ £13,095≈ €14,871Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Untitled by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled, c. 1995
    Sculpture
    7 h x 5 dia in (18 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 146
    $20,160≈ £16,116≈ €18,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 2002, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (with rattle), c. 2002
    Sculpture
    15½ h x 5¾ dia in (39 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 113
    $40,320≈ £32,233≈ €36,605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Untitled by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled, c. 1995
    Sculpture
    4 h x 4½ dia in (10 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 112
    $16,380≈ £13,095≈ €14,871Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Double-spout bottle by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1955, glazed stoneware, sold Apr 2023
    Double-spout bottle, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    8⅜ h x 7 w x 3½ d in (21 x 18 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 127
    $8,820≈ £7,051≈ €8,007Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Untitled by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled
    Sculpture
    4½ h x 5¾ w x 5¼ d in (11 x 15 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 124
    $7,560≈ £6,044≈ €6,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. Untitled by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1990, glazed stoneware, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled, c. 1990
    Sculpture
    8⅛ h x 6½ dia in (21 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 125
    $12,600≈ £10,073≈ €11,439Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (with rattle)
    Sculpture
    6 h x 4½ dia in (15 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 149
    $6,930≈ £5,540≈ €6,291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. Untitled (from the Ocean Edge series) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (from the Ocean Edge series), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    5¾ h x 4 dia in (15 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 144
    $9,450≈ £7,555≈ €8,579Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  17. Untitled (from the Ocean Edge series) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (from the Ocean Edge series), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    5¾ h x 3⅜ dia in (15 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 129
    $15,120≈ £12,087≈ €13,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Untitled (from the Ocean Edge series) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (from the Ocean Edge series), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    6 h x 4 dia in (15 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 116
    $17,640≈ £14,102≈ €16,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  19. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (with rattle), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    7¾ h x 5¼ dia in (20 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 100
    $30,240≈ £24,175≈ €27,453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed porcelain, sold Apr 2023
    Untitled (with rattle), c. 1985
    Sculpture
    13¼ h x 6 dia in (34 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 158
    $27,720≈ £22,160≈ €25,166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Bowls, set of two by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1965, glazed stoneware, sold Mar 2023
    Bowls, set of two, c. 1965
    Sculpture
    6½ h x 9½ dia in (17 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 176
    $1,764≈ £1,435≈ €1,621Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Cup by Toshiko Takaezu, 1990s, Glazed porcelain, sold Feb 2023
    Cup, 1990s
    Sculpture
    2 3/8 in. (6 cm) high, 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    $1,386≈ £1,157≈ €1,295Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Phillips ↗
  23. "Closed Form" by Toshiko Takaezu, circa 1997, Glazed porcelain, sold Feb 2023
    "Closed Form", circa 1997
    Sculpture
    6 in. (15.2 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    $9,450≈ £7,890≈ €8,832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. "Closed Form" by Toshiko Takaezu, circa 1985, Glazed porcelain, sold Feb 2023
    "Closed Form", circa 1985
    Sculpture
    7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    $16,380≈ £13,676≈ €15,308Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed porcelain, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled (with rattle)
    Sculpture
    6 h x 4½ dia in (15 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 557
    $10,080≈ £8,157≈ €9,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed stoneware, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled (with rattle)
    Sculpture
    6¼ h x 4 dia in (16 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 553
    $4,978≈ £4,028≈ €4,598Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. Untitled by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed porcelain, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled
    Sculpture
    7¼ h x 5¼ dia in (18 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 555
    $8,190≈ £6,627≈ €7,565Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed porcelain, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled (with rattle), c. 1985
    Sculpture
    4¾ h x 4¾ dia in (12 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 552
    $11,970≈ £9,686≈ €11,057Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1978, glazed stoneware, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled (with rattle), c. 1978
    Sculpture
    21½ h x 8¾ dia in (55 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 554
    $30,240≈ £24,470≈ €27,933Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Untitled by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1975, glazed stoneware, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled, c. 1975
    Sculpture
    8¼ h x 10½ dia in (21 x 27 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 558
    $2,394≈ £1,937≈ €2,211Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1978, glazed stoneware, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled (with rattle), c. 1978
    Sculpture
    28¼ h x 12½ dia in (72 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 551
    $13,860≈ £11,215≈ €12,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Untitled (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed stoneware, sold Jan 2023
    Untitled (with rattle), c. 1985
    Sculpture
    6½ h x 5⅛ dia in (17 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 556
    $4,410≈ £3,569≈ €4,074Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. "Closed Form" with rattle by Toshiko Takaezu, 1990s, Glazed salt fired stoneware, sold Dec 2022
    "Closed Form" with rattle, 1990s
    Sculpture
    8 in. (20.3 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 63
    $20,160≈ £16,545≈ €19,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. "Closed Form" by Toshiko Takaezu, 1990s, Glazed porcelain, sold Dec 2022
    "Closed Form", 1990s
    Sculpture
    14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 62
    $25,200≈ £20,681≈ €23,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. "Closed Form" by Toshiko Takaezu, 1990s, Glazed porcelain, offered Dec 2022
    "Closed Form", 1990s
    Sculpture
    8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 61
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. "Closed Form" by Toshiko Takaezu, 1980s, Glazed porcelain, sold Dec 2022
    "Closed Form", 1980s
    Sculpture
    7 in. (17.8 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    $12,600≈ £10,341≈ €11,967Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. "Closed Form" by Toshiko Takaezu, 1990s, Glazed porcelain, sold Dec 2022
    "Closed Form", 1990s
    Sculpture
    5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    $8,820≈ £7,238≈ €8,377Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  38. "Closed Form" with rattle by Toshiko Takaezu, 1990s, Glazed porcelain, sold Dec 2022
    "Closed Form" with rattle, 1990s
    Sculpture
    6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    $9,450≈ £7,755≈ €8,975Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Untitled Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, 1983, glazed stoneware, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled Closed Form (with rattle), 1983
    Sculpture
    9½ h x 6½ dia in (24 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 235
    $8,125≈ £6,887≈ €7,874Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Untitled Early Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1975, glazed stoneware, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled Early Closed Form, c. 1975
    Sculpture
    6½ h x 6¾ dia in (17 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 234
    $6,875≈ £5,828≈ €6,662Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Untitled Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1998, glazed porcelain, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled Closed Form, c. 1998
    Sculpture
    4 h x 3¼ dia in (10 x 8 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 233
    $8,750≈ £7,417≈ €8,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Untitled Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled Closed Form, c. 1995
    Sculpture
    5¼ h x 5½ dia in (13 x 14 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 231
    $10,625≈ £9,007≈ €10,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Early bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed porcelain, sold Nov 2022
    Early bowl, c. 1985
    Sculpture
    3½ h x 14 dia in (9 x 36 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 236
    $1,375≈ £1,166≈ €1,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. Untitled Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed and raku-fired stoneware, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled Closed Form (with rattle), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    8½ h x 5¼ dia in (22 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 229
    $17,500≈ £14,834≈ €16,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Untitled Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1990, glazed stoneware, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled Closed Form (with rattle), c. 1990
    Sculpture
    5 h x 4 dia in (13 x 10 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 232
    $6,250≈ £5,298≈ €6,057Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Untitled Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed stoneware, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled Closed Form (with rattle), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    7 h x 5½ dia in (18 x 14 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 228
    $13,750≈ £11,656≈ €13,325Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Untitled Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, 2000, glazed stoneware, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled Closed Form (with rattle), 2000
    Sculpture
    5¾ h x 4¾ dia in (15 x 12 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 227
    $10,625≈ £9,007≈ €10,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Untitled Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed stoneware, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled Closed Form, c. 1985
    Sculpture
    5⅞ h x 4¼ dia in (15 x 11 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 230
    $5,000≈ £4,238≈ €4,845Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Untitled Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Nov 2022
    Untitled Closed Form (with rattle), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    6¼ h x 6¾ dia in (16 x 17 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 237
    $5,250≈ £4,450≈ €5,088Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed stoneware, sold Nov 2022
    Bowl
    Sculpture
    3½ h x 14 dia in (9 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 376
    $1,000≈ £841≈ €961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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