Izumi Kato (b. 1969)
What is Izumi Kato’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 326 auction results for Izumi Kato at 14 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $68,737 including buyer’s premium (middle half $24,140–$102,547, n=28). The auction record is $1,506,286 for Untitled (2021, Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | — | $1,506,286 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas, diptych), 2017 | Oil paint | $728,026 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2008 | Oil paint | $565,403 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled | Painting | $565,403 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2012 | Oil paint | $561,503 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2012 | Oil paint | $547,288 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled, 2012 | Oil paint | $520,216 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled (diptych, oil on canvas), 2012 | Oil paint | $500,970 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on linen), 2013 | Painting | $482,750 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2008 | Oil paint | $455,218 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 91 | $91,936 |
| Other | 17 | $77,541 |
| Sculpture | 24 | $62,120 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $14,201 |
| Prints | 11 | $1,593 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $206,417 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $74,049 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $40,086 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 326 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Izumi Kato is a Japanese artist with 355 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $26,773. 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 Izumi Kato sold in 2026 for $89,724, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Izumi Kato on OpeningBid →What is a Izumi Kato work worth?
Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Izumi Kato work is $26,773.
The median Izumi Kato painting sells for $74,049 across 129 lots.
The median Izumi Kato print sells for $2,662 across 88 lots.
The median Izumi Kato work on paper sells for $7,033 across 42 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Izumi Kato paintings typically sell for $47,305–$113,472 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Izumi Kato prints typically sell for $1,812–$3,902 (the middle half of 41 sold 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 | 101 | $2,662†‡ | $68,053 | 87.1% | 2026-05-23 |
| Paintings | 137 | $74,049‡ | $728,026 | 94.2% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $7,033‡ | $194,113‡ | 95.5% | 2026-01-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 34 | $45,519†‡ | $292,621 | 97.1% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 59 | $194,373‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-05-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Izumi Kato's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (101 lots) median $2,662 with 87.1% sell-through. Paintings (137 lots) median $74,049, record $728,026. A typical Izumi Kato painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 59 lots) the median is $194,373.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $1,141–$3,582†‡ | $2,277†‡ | $14,830‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $1,812–$3,902‡ | $3,073‡ | $16,911‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $26,542–$55,024‡ | $38,702‡ | $385,235 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $47,305–$113,472‡ | $77,582‡ | $305,741 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $97,440–$449,761‡ | $198,791‡ | $728,026 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $4,142–$10,466‡ | $6,759‡ | $23,890‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $11,414–$56,178‡ | $33,708‡ | $194,113‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $19,565–$74,111†‡ | $29,038†‡ | $104,844 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $14,665–$115,045‡ | $51,269‡ | $169,557‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $40,632–$279,743‡ | $84,894‡ | $292,621 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $728,026 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $565,403 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $292,621 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $292,621 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $194,113‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $68,053 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $62,614‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $16,911‡ |
‡ 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 Izumi Kato worth?
Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Izumi Kato work is $26,773. The median Izumi Kato painting sells for $74,049 across 129 lots. The median Izumi Kato print sells for $2,662 across 88 lots. The median Izumi Kato work on paper sells for $7,033 across 42 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Izumi Kato paintings typically sell for $47,305–$113,472 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Izumi Kato prints typically sell for $1,812–$3,902 (the middle half of 41 sold 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 the average price of a Izumi Kato painting?
Based on 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Izumi Kato painting is $74,049. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Izumi Kato's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Izumi Kato painting is $728,026.
What is the average price of a Izumi Kato print?
Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Izumi Kato print is $2,662. 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 Izumi Kato's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Izumi Kato print is $68,053.
What is the average price of a Izumi Kato work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Izumi Kato work on paper is $7,033. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Izumi Kato's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Izumi Kato work on paper is $194,113. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Izumi Kato painting?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Izumi Kato painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $77,582, 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 medium Izumi Kato print?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Izumi Kato print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,073, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Izumi Kato's auction record?
Izumi Kato's auction record is $1,506,286, set in 2021.
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