Change in Total Sales, # of Lots Offered and Sold Prints & Graphic Art
Tracks the change in total value of sales, as well as the total number of lots offered and sold annually in the art market. This chart shows whether Yozo Hamaguchi’s total sales are going up, and if so, whether this is because more artworks by the artist have been offered and sold or because more high-value artworks have been purchased.
Change in Median Artwork Prices and Estimates Prints & Graphic Art
Tracks annual change in Yozo Hamaguchi’s median prices and estimates. This chart shows whether the artist’s prices are rising or falling, without the distortion caused by the sale of exceptionally high or low value lots. Using the median auction price offers a more representative view of the artist’s auction market over time.
Sold Lot Performance Against Estimate Prints & Graphic Art
Tracks the performance of lots against their estimate, indicating how many sold within, above or below this range, or remained unsold. This chart shows how the artist’s market performed compared to pre-sale expectations. For example, a rise in the proportion of unsold works may indicate that supply is outstripping demand and could lead to a future drop in prices.
Comparison of Artwork Prices Across Price Points Prints & Graphic Art
Compares the proportion of lots sold across price ranges to the proportion of total value they generate. The chart shows whether an artist’s market over the last ten years has been driven by the sale of a small number of expensive works or a large number of inexpensive works.