Akira Kito (1925–1994)
Akira Kito is a Japanese artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,437. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Akira Kito sold in 2025 for $3,667, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Akira Kito on OpeningBid →What is a Akira Kito work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akira Kito work is $1,437.
The median Akira Kito painting sells for $1,506 across 42 lots.
The median Akira Kito print sells for $82 across 6 lots.
The median Akira Kito work on paper sells for $1,188 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Akira Kito paintings typically sell for $1,288–$2,428 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $82† | $290 | 66.7% | 2026-04-14 |
| Paintings | 43 | $1,506†‡ | $12,644 | 97.7% | 2026-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,188‡ | $1,848 | — | 2025-01-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,281 | $12,644 | — | 2023-12-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Akira Kito's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $82 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $1,506, record $12,644. A typical Akira Kito painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $11,281.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $595–$2,970†‡ | $1,633†‡ | $5,342 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,288–$2,428†‡ | $1,580†‡ | $12,644 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $12,644 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $11,281 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,848 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,188‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $290 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $184 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Akira Kito worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akira Kito work is $1,437. The median Akira Kito painting sells for $1,506 across 42 lots. The median Akira Kito print sells for $82 across 6 lots. The median Akira Kito work on paper sells for $1,188 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Akira Kito paintings typically sell for $1,288–$2,428 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Akira Kito painting?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Akira Kito painting is $1,506. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Akira Kito's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Akira Kito painting is $12,644.
What is the average price of a medium Akira Kito painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Akira Kito painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Akira Kito painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Akira Kito painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,633, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Akira Kito's auction record?
Akira Kito's auction record is $12,644, set in 2016.
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