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# Kikuo Saito (1939–2016)

## What is Kikuo Saito’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Kikuo Saito at 14 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $40,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $32,310–$52,544, n=14). The auction record is $245,100 for Cerise (2026, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cerise, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $245,100 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 2 | Yellow Broom, 2014 | Acrylic on canvas | $82,550 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Thorn Apple, 1984 | Acrylic on canvas | $77,400 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 4 | Sea Shadow II, 2008 | Oil paint | $63,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Rose Hill, 1983 | Acrylic paint | $60,960 | Phillips | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Cherokee, 1980 | Acrylic paint | $57,150 | Phillips | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Gambler's Egg, 1939 | Oil on canvas | $53,125 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Blue Square, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $50,800 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Ringai chase, 1979 | Acrylic paint | $50,800 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Cry Donkey, 1976 | Acrylic paint | $50,400 | Rago Arts | May 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $43,925 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $46,875 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $6,930 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kikuo Saito is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $33,655. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kikuo Saito sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $53,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Kikuo Saito works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kikuo Saito work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kikuo Saito work is $33,655.

The median Kikuo Saito painting sells for $48,070 across 24 lots.

The median Kikuo Saito print sells for $254 across 11 lots.

The median Kikuo Saito work on paper sells for $3,640 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Kikuo Saito paintings typically sell for $39,370–$58,102 (the middle half of 20 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 | 11 | $254† | $3,200 | — | 2026-03-13 |
| Paintings | 25 | $48,070† | $245,100 | 96% | 2026-07-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,640† | $6,930 | 66.7% | 2024-03-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $82,550 | $245,100 | — | 2026-05-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Kikuo Saito's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $254. Paintings (25 lots) median $48,070, record $245,100. A typical Kikuo Saito painting sells for around 189× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $82,550.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $175–$446† | $254† | $3,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $39,370–$58,102† | $49,330† | $245,100 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $245,100 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $82,550 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,930 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,716 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $350† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kikuo Saito worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kikuo Saito work is $33,655. The median Kikuo Saito painting sells for $48,070 across 24 lots. The median Kikuo Saito print sells for $254 across 11 lots. The median Kikuo Saito work on paper sells for $3,640 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Kikuo Saito paintings typically sell for $39,370–$58,102 (the middle half of 20 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 Kikuo Saito painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kikuo Saito painting is $48,070. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kikuo Saito's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kikuo Saito painting is $245,100.

### What is the average price of a Kikuo Saito print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kikuo Saito print is $254. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kikuo Saito's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kikuo Saito print is $3,200.

### What is the average price of a large Kikuo Saito painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kikuo Saito painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $49,330, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Kikuo Saito print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kikuo Saito print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $254, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kikuo Saito's auction record?

Kikuo Saito's auction record is $245,100, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kikuo Saito auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kikuo-saito (updated 2026-11-02).

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.