Imao Keinen (1845–1924)
Imao Keinen is a Japanese artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $162. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Imao Keinen sold in 2026 for $222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Imao Keinen on OpeningBid →What is a Imao Keinen work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Imao Keinen work is $162.
The median Imao Keinen print sells for $105 across 9 lots.
The median Imao Keinen painting sells for $232 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $105†‡ | $393 | 90% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | $232 | $232 | — | 2020-05-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Imao Keinen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $105 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $232, record $232. A typical Imao Keinen painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $74–$134†‡ | $105†‡ | $393 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $393 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $232 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $222 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Imao Keinen worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Imao Keinen work is $162. The median Imao Keinen print sells for $105 across 9 lots. The median Imao Keinen painting sells for $232 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Imao Keinen's auction record?
Imao Keinen's auction record is $3,466, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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