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

# E. Kato

E. Kato is a Japanese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $178. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by E. Kato is recorded as sold in 2017 for $500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a E. Kato work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a E. Kato work is $178.

The median E. Kato work on paper sells for $208 across 5 lots.

The median E. Kato painting sells for $178 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $178 | $178 | 66.7% | 2008-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $208‡ | $500‡ | 83.3% | 2017-08-23 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $300‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $178 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $178 |

‡ 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 E. Kato worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a E. Kato work is $178. The median E. Kato work on paper sells for $208 across 5 lots. The median E. Kato painting sells for $178 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is E. Kato's auction record?

E. Kato's auction record is $500, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “E. Kato auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/e-kato (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.