> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chinatsu-ban · updated 2026-11-03

# BAN Chinatsu (b. 1973)

BAN Chinatsu is a Japanese artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,155. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by BAN Chinatsu is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,155; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BAN Chinatsu work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BAN Chinatsu work is $1,155.

The median BAN Chinatsu painting sells for $13,466 across 4 lots.

The median BAN Chinatsu print sells for $238 across 4 lots.

The median BAN Chinatsu sculpture sells for $32,222 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $238 | $316 | — | 2025-10-20 |
| Paintings | 7 | $13,466‡ | $32,222 | 57.1% | 2026-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,284‡ | $2,251‡ | — | 2026-01-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $32,222 | $61,288 | — | 2017-05-28 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

BAN Chinatsu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $238. Paintings (7 lots) median $13,466, record $32,222. A typical BAN Chinatsu painting sells for around 57× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $61,288 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $32,222 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $32,222 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $25,777 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,251‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $318 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $316 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $284 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 BAN Chinatsu worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BAN Chinatsu work is $1,155. The median BAN Chinatsu painting sells for $13,466 across 4 lots. The median BAN Chinatsu print sells for $238 across 4 lots. The median BAN Chinatsu sculpture sells for $32,222 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BAN Chinatsu's auction record?

BAN Chinatsu's auction record is $61,288, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BAN Chinatsu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chinatsu-ban (updated 2026-11-03).

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.