Kano Mitsuo
Kano Mitsuo is a Japanese artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,249. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Kano Mitsuo is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,465; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kano Mitsuo on OpeningBid →What is a Kano Mitsuo work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kano Mitsuo work is $2,249.
The median Kano Mitsuo painting sells for $3,295 across 20 lots.
The median Kano Mitsuo print sells for $969 across 12 lots.
The median Kano Mitsuo sculpture sells for $870 across 6 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 | 17 | $969‡ | $1,992‡ | 70.6% | 2026-04-11 |
| Paintings | 27 | $3,295‡ | $26,797‡ | 74.1% | 2025-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,767‡ | $5,678‡ | — | 2020-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $870‡ | $32,817‡ | — | 2025-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $26,797‡ | $32,817‡ | — | 2018-10-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kano Mitsuo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $969 with 70.6% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $3,295, record $26,797. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Kano Mitsuo painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $26,797.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $967–$1,254‡ | $982‡ | $1,342‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $329–$1,020‡ | $502‡ | $1,992‡ |
‡ 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) | 6 | $1,806–$2,533‡ | $2,080‡ | $2,684‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,899–$3,430‡ | $3,161‡ | $7,503‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,471–$11,399‡ | $8,685‡ | $26,797‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $32,817‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $26,797‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $13,576‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $11,875‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,678‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,678‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,992‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,342‡ |
‡ 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 Kano Mitsuo worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kano Mitsuo work is $2,249. The median Kano Mitsuo painting sells for $3,295 across 20 lots. The median Kano Mitsuo print sells for $969 across 12 lots. The median Kano Mitsuo sculpture sells for $870 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Kano Mitsuo painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kano Mitsuo painting is $3,295. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kano Mitsuo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kano Mitsuo painting is $26,797. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kano Mitsuo print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kano Mitsuo print is $969. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kano Mitsuo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kano Mitsuo print is $1,992. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Kano Mitsuo's auction record?
Kano Mitsuo's auction record is $32,817, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Kano Mitsuo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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