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Toshiko Takaezu Sculpture: Value & Auction Prices

1922–2011

Toshiko Takaezu sculpture have appeared at auction 736 times in ArtSell’s records between 2008 and 2026; 731 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 (68) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (62).

$541,800≈ £433,128≈ €491,875Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMoonRago Auctions736auction results2008–2026years recorded99%sold$4.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Toshiko Takaezu sculpture: key figures

Auction results
736
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 (68), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (62)

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  1. Tea bowls, set of two by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed porcelain, sold Oct 2024
    Tea bowls, set of two
    Sculpture
    3 h x 4½ dia in (8 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 217
    $2,016≈ £1,517≈ €1,821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Large Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed stoneware, sold Oct 2024
    Large Closed Form (with rattle), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    27 h x 11½ dia in (69 x 29 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 209
    $44,100≈ £33,178≈ €39,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed porcelain, sold Oct 2024
    Closed Form (with rattle)
    Sculpture
    5 h x 4¾ dia in (13 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 216
    $21,420≈ £16,115≈ €19,348Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1998, glazed porcelain, sold Oct 2024
    Closed Form, c. 1998
    Sculpture
    3¾ h x 3⅞ dia in (10 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 212
    $5,292≈ £3,981≈ €4,780Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Tea bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Oct 2024
    Tea bowl, c. 1995
    Sculpture
    2¾ h x 5¾ w x 5⅝ d in (7 x 15 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 222
    $1,260≈ £948≈ €1,138Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1998, glazed porcelain, sold Oct 2024
    Closed Form (with rattle), c. 1998
    Sculpture
    3¼ h x 3 dia in (8 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 207
    $3,144≈ £2,365≈ €2,840Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Planter by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1980, salt-glazed stoneware, sold Sep 2024
    Planter, c. 1980
    Sculpture
    8¾ h x 9½ dia in (22 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 156
    $4,410≈ £3,319≈ €3,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1970, glazed stoneware, sold Sep 2024
    Bowl, c. 1970
    Sculpture
    5¾ h x 9¾ dia in (15 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 153
    $3,276≈ £2,465≈ €2,937Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Sep 2024
    Closed Form, c. 1995
    Sculpture
    7¼ h x 5¼ dia in (18 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 152
    $16,380≈ £12,327≈ €14,683Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Collection of three bowls by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed stoneware, glazed porcelain, sold Sep 2024
    Collection of three bowls
    Sculpture
    3½ h x 6½ w x 6¼ d in (9 x 17 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 155
    $2,772≈ £2,086≈ €2,485Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed porcelain, sold Sep 2024
    Closed Form, c. 1985
    Sculpture
    3 h x 4¼ dia in (8 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 154
    $4,410≈ £3,319≈ €3,953Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed porcelain, sold Sep 2024
    Closed Form (with rattle), c. 1985
    Sculpture
    2⅛ h x 3½ dia in (5 x 9 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 157
    $6,930≈ £5,215≈ €6,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Tea bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed porcelain, sold Jul 2024
    Tea bowl, c. 1985
    Sculpture
    2¾ h x 4⅝ dia in (7 x 12 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 289
    $1,512≈ £1,177≈ €1,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  14. Tea bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed porcelain, sold Jul 2024
    Tea bowl, c. 1985
    Sculpture
    2¾ h x 4⅝ dia in (7 x 12 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 287
    $1,890≈ £1,471≈ €1,746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  15. Tea bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1980, glazed stoneware, sold Jul 2024
    Tea bowl, c. 1980
    Sculpture
    2¾ h x 5½ w x 5⅜ d in (7 x 14 x 14 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 286
    $1,197≈ £932≈ €1,106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  16. Collection of three tea bowls by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed stoneware, glazed porcelain, sold Jul 2024
    Collection of three tea bowls
    Sculpture
    3½ h x 5⅜ w x 5¼ d in (9 x 14 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 288
    $1,441≈ £1,122≈ €1,331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  17. Teapot by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed stoneware, incised '94' and with maker's mark on underside, sold Jul 2024
    Teapot
    Sculpture
    height 7in (17.7cm); length 9 1/4in (23.5cm); width 5in (12.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 206
    $2,816≈ £2,187≈ €2,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1975, glazed earthenware, sold Jul 2024
    Bowl, c. 1975
    Sculpture
    3¼ h x 15¼ dia in (8 x 39 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 204
    $1,134≈ £874≈ €1,040Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Tea bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed stoneware, sold Jul 2024
    Tea bowl, c. 1985
    Sculpture
    2¼ h x 4 dia in (6 x 10 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 203
    $441≈ £340≈ €405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Tea bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 2002, Plumbago Blue-glazed porcelain, sold Jul 2024
    Tea bowl, c. 2002
    Sculpture
    3¼ h x 4⅞ w x 4⅝ d in (8 x 12 x 12 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 208
    $945≈ £729≈ €867Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Tea bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed porcelain, sold Jul 2024
    Tea bowl, c. 1985
    Sculpture
    2¾ h x 4 dia in (7 x 10 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 206
    $567≈ £437≈ €520Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Hanging planter by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1970, glazed stoneware, sold Jul 2024
    Hanging planter, c. 1970
    Sculpture
    6 h x 9¾ dia in (15 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 201
    $1,965≈ £1,515≈ €1,802Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1990, glazed porcelain, sold Jul 2024
    Bowl, c. 1990
    Sculpture
    2½ h x 5 dia in (6 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 202
    $1,512≈ £1,166≈ €1,387Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Tea bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1990, glazed stoneware, sold Jul 2024
    Tea bowl, c. 1990
    Sculpture
    2¼ h x 4 dia in (6 x 10 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 205
    $567≈ £437≈ €520Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1988, glazed porcelain, sold Jul 2024
    Bowl, c. 1988
    Sculpture
    2¾ h x 6 dia in (7 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 207
    $1,197≈ £923≈ €1,098Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1988, glazed porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Bowl, c. 1988
    Sculpture
    2¾ h x 6 dia in (7 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 163
    $2,882≈ £2,259≈ €2,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. Double-Spouted Bottle by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1955, glazed stoneware, sold Jun 2024
    Double-Spouted Bottle, c. 1955
    Sculpture
    9½ h x 6½ dia in (24 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 152
    $18,900≈ £14,812≈ €17,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  28. Exploded Moon (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Exploded Moon (with rattle), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    7¼ h x 7¼ dia in (18 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 162
    $10,080≈ £7,900≈ €9,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1982, glazed porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Bowl, c. 1982
    Sculpture
    2¾ h x 5⅛ w x 5½ d in (7 x 13 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 166
    $2,520≈ £1,975≈ €2,341Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Bowl, c. 1995
    Sculpture
    2¼ h x 5½ dia in (6 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 161
    $945≈ £741≈ €878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  31. Teapot by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 2000, glazed porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Teapot, c. 2000
    Sculpture
    5 h x 8 w x 3¾ d in (13 x 20 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 158
    $10,080≈ £7,900≈ €9,364Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  32. Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1980, glazed porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Closed Form (with rattle), c. 1980
    Sculpture
    5⅛ h x 4½ dia in (13 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 160
    $11,970≈ £9,381≈ €11,119Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  33. Ocean Edge by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Ocean Edge, c. 1995
    Sculpture
    6 h x 5½ dia in (15 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 153
    $34,060≈ £26,693≈ €31,640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  34. Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, 1978, glazed stoneware, sold Jun 2024
    Closed Form (with rattle), 1978
    Sculpture
    8¾ h x 7¼ dia in (22 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 169
    $10,710≈ £8,393≈ €9,949Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  35. Tea bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1980, raku-fired glazed earthenware, sold Jun 2024
    Tea bowl, c. 1980
    Sculpture
    4 h x 5⅝ dia in (10 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 170
    $882≈ £691≈ €819Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, glazed stoneware, sold Jun 2024
    Bowl
    Sculpture
    2¼ h x 6¾ dia in (6 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 168
    $567≈ £444≈ €527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Bowl, c. 1995
    Sculpture
    1½ h x 9 dia in (4 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 157
    $1,386≈ £1,086≈ €1,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  38. Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1968, glazed porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Closed Form, c. 1968
    Sculpture
    5 h x 5½ dia in (13 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 164
    $5,040≈ £3,950≈ €4,682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  39. Large Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Large Closed Form, c. 1985
    Sculpture
    12 h x 6¼ dia in (30 x 16 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 154
    $8,820≈ £6,912≈ €8,193Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  40. Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 2005, glazed porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Closed Form (with rattle), c. 2005
    Sculpture
    5½ h x 4 dia in (14 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 159
    $18,900≈ £14,812≈ €17,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. Closed Form (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1980, anagama-fired stoneware, sold Jun 2024
    Closed Form (with rattle), c. 1980
    Sculpture
    12 h x 9½ dia in (30 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 165
    $13,860≈ £10,862≈ €12,875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1980, glazed and salt-fired porcelain, sold Jun 2024
    Closed Form, c. 1980
    Sculpture
    6¼ h x 7½ dia in (16 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 167
    $15,120≈ £11,850≈ €14,046Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  43. Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1982, glazed stoneware, sold Jun 2024
    Closed Form, c. 1982
    Sculpture
    11¼ h x 12 dia in (29 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 155
    $37,800≈ £29,624≈ €35,114Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  44. Moon (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1992, glazed stoneware, sold Jun 2024
    Moon (with rattle), c. 1992
    Sculpture
    21 dia in (53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 156
    $163,800≈ £128,370≈ €152,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Tea bowls, set of two by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold May 2024
    Tea bowls, set of two, c. 1995
    Sculpture
    2¾ h x 5 dia in (7 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 127
    $1,071≈ £846≈ €986Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. Tea bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1985, glazed stoneware, sold May 2024
    Tea bowl, c. 1985
    Sculpture
    2¾ h x 4½ dia in (7 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 125
    $1,512≈ £1,195≈ €1,391Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. Rare tea bowl by Toshiko Takaezu, 1995, anagama-fired stoneware, sold May 2024
    Rare tea bowl, 1995
    Sculpture
    3 h x 5 w x 4¾ d in (8 x 13 x 12 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 129
    $4,032≈ £3,186≈ €3,711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  48. Untitled (Closed Form with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 2000, glazed porcelain, sold May 2024
    Untitled (Closed Form with rattle), c. 2000
    Sculpture
    6½ h x 4⅛ dia in (17 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 122
    $8,190≈ £6,471≈ €7,537Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. Untitled (Rare Closed Form with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1990, glazed porcelain, sold May 2024
    Untitled (Rare Closed Form with rattle), c. 1990
    Sculpture
    4¼ h x 3 dia in (11 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $6,930≈ £5,475≈ €6,378Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  50. Ocean Edge (with rattle) by Toshiko Takaezu, c. 1995, glazed porcelain, sold May 2024
    Ocean Edge (with rattle), c. 1995
    Sculpture
    3½ h x 3 dia in (9 x 8 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 121
    $12,600≈ £9,955≈ €11,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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