> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bungyoku · updated 2026-11-01

# Masanao

Masanao is a Japanese artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,684.

A work by Masanao sold in 2017 for $2,797, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Masanao work worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masanao work is $2,684.

The median Masanao sculpture sells for $4,253 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,253 | $5,974 | — | 2010-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $16,519 | $24,778 | — | 2009-11-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $5,974 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $2,532 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Masanao worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masanao work is $2,684. The median Masanao sculpture sells for $4,253 across 2 lots.

### What is Masanao's auction record?

Masanao's auction record is $24,778, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Masanao auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bungyoku (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.