> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kato · updated 2026-11-01

# Kato (1906–1972)

Kato is a Japanese artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $408. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kato sold in 2026 for $3,302, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kato work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kato work is $408.

The median Kato work on paper sells for $401 across 2 lots.

The median Kato photograph sells for $3,302 across 1 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $401‡ | $716‡ | 66.7% | 2021-03-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,302 | $3,302 | — | 2026-02-12 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $3,302 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $716‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $87 |

‡ 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 Kato worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kato work is $408. The median Kato work on paper sells for $401 across 2 lots. The median Kato photograph sells for $3,302 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kato's auction record?

Kato's auction record is $3,302, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kato auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kato (updated 2026-11-01).

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.