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

# Kei Sato (1906–1978)

Kei Sato is an artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,925. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kei Sato is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,472; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kei Sato work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kei Sato work is $2,925.

The median Kei Sato painting sells for $3,198 across 12 lots.

The median Kei Sato work on paper sells for $1,768 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% | — |
| Paintings | 13 | $3,198‡ | $57,493 | 92.3% | 2025-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,768‡ | $1,768‡ | 50% | 2017-07-15 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,673–$20,763‡ | $3,237‡ | $57,493 |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $57,493 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $25,090 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,768‡ |

‡ 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 Kei Sato worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kei Sato work is $2,925. The median Kei Sato painting sells for $3,198 across 12 lots. The median Kei Sato work on paper sells for $1,768 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Kei Sato painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kei Sato painting is $3,198. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kei Sato's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kei Sato painting is $57,493.

### What is Kei Sato's auction record?

Kei Sato's auction record is $57,493, set in 2017.

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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, “Kei Sato auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kei-sato (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.