Hajime Kato (1925–2000)
Hajime Kato is a Japanese-French artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,332. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Hajime Kato sold in 2022 for $11,922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hajime Kato work is $2,332.
The median Hajime Kato painting sells for $2,332 across 98 lots.
The median Hajime Kato work on paper sells for $291 across 5 lots.
The median Hajime Kato print sells for $139 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hajime Kato paintings typically sell for $1,312–$3,621 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Hajime Kato paintings typically sell for $2,332–$3,731 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 | 1 | $139‡ | $139‡ | — | 2021-09-28 |
| Paintings | 99 | $2,332‡ | $8,744‡ | — | 2024-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $291‡ | $641‡ | — | 2018-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,049‡ | $1,049‡ | — | 2018-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $9,388‡ | $11,922 | — | 2022-06-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hajime Kato's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $139. Paintings (99 lots) median $2,332, record $8,744. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Hajime Kato painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $9,388.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $262–$816‡ | $525‡ | $1,112 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $1,312–$3,621‡ | $2,074‡ | $7,228‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $2,332–$3,731‡ | $2,914‡ | $8,744‡ |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $8,744‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $7,228‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $1,049‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $641‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $291‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $139‡ |
‡ 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 Hajime Kato worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hajime Kato work is $2,332. The median Hajime Kato painting sells for $2,332 across 98 lots. The median Hajime Kato work on paper sells for $291 across 5 lots. The median Hajime Kato print sells for $139 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hajime Kato paintings typically sell for $1,312–$3,621 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Hajime Kato paintings typically sell for $2,332–$3,731 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Hajime Kato painting?
Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hajime Kato painting is $2,332. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hajime Kato's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hajime Kato painting is $8,744. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Hajime Kato painting?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hajime Kato painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,074, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Hajime Kato painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Hajime Kato painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,914, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hajime Kato's auction record?
Hajime Kato's auction record is $11,922, set in 2022.
See the full Hajime Kato record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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