Takesada Matsutani Auction Prices and Value Guide

Takesada Matsutani auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 349 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Artist
Takesada Matsutani
Source records
349
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Takesada Matsutani

Takesada Matsutani is a Japanese avant-garde artist born in 1937 in Osaka, Japan, who has been based in Paris since the 1960s while maintaining a studio in Nishinomiya. Active as a painter since the 1950s, he joined the Gutai Art Association in 1963 and remained a member until the group dissolved in 1972, absorbing its emphasis on artistic innovation and material experimentation. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Matsutani has worked across painting, vinyl-adhesive sculpture, printmaking, graphite drawing, and immersive installation. His practice moved from Gutai-era experimentation into hard-edge abstraction and large-scale graphite works, while retaining a focus on organic, biomorphic form. He is represented by Hauser & Wirth and continues to exhibit internationally, with a solo exhibition at Hauser & Wirth London in early 2026.

Gutai Art AssociationPaintingVinyl adhesive (object-based sculpture)PrintmakingInstallation artAbstract and biomorphic formsHard-edge painting

Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers most frequently encounter Matsutani's work as acrylic or vinyl-adhesive paintings on canvas, screen prints and etchings in numbered editions, graphite drawings on paper, and object-based sculptural reliefs. Gutai-period paintings from the 1960s and early 1970s, hard-edge abstract canvases, and his later densely worked graphite pieces are common categories at auction. Prints and multiples provide a more accessible entry point, while large-scale installations are typically institutionally held.

Market and appraisal context

Takesada Matsutani's work appears regularly in the post-war and contemporary art auction market, with over 340 recorded lots. His Gutai-period works from 1963 to 1972 carry particular movement-association interest, while later paintings, prints, and graphite drawings represent distinct collecting segments. Appraisal should account for medium (unique painting, print edition, or work on paper), date, dimensions, provenance, condition, and whether a work falls within the Gutai period or his independent post-Gutai career. His long-running gallery representation and active exhibition schedule support continued market visibility.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Proven association with the Gutai Art Association, a recognized post-war Japanese avant-garde movement, adds contextual value
  2. Works span multiple mediums including painting, printmaking, sculpture, and graphite on paper, each with distinct market segments
  3. Active international exhibition history with major gallery representation (Hauser & Wirth) supports ongoing market presence
  4. Career longevity (active since the 1950s) produces works across several decades with varying rarity and demand profiles

Appraisal caveats

  • Print editions and works on paper may trade at different price levels than unique paintings or sculptures; edition size, medium, and date should be verified for each lot
  • Attribution to the Gutai period (1963–1972) versus later independent work may affect collector interest and comparable-sale relevance
  • With 349 recorded lots in the Appraisily/Invaluable dataset, the artist has a moderate auction footprint; individual results should be compared against medium, size, date, and condition rather than broad averages

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

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