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# 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.

## What is a Hajime Kato work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hajime Kato auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hajime-kato (updated 2026-11-02).

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.