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# Kitao Masanobu (1761–1816)

Kitao Masanobu is a Japanese artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,780.

A work by Kitao Masanobu sold in 2024 for $2,388, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kitao Masanobu work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitao Masanobu work is $1,780.

The median Kitao Masanobu print sells for $1,402 across 2 lots.

The median Kitao Masanobu work on paper sells for $2,084 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,402 | $1,402 | 66.7% | 2019-02-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,084 | $2,388 | — | 2024-12-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,388 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,402 |

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 Kitao Masanobu worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitao Masanobu work is $1,780. The median Kitao Masanobu print sells for $1,402 across 2 lots. The median Kitao Masanobu work on paper sells for $2,084 across 2 lots.

### What is Kitao Masanobu's auction record?

Kitao Masanobu's auction record is $2,388, set in 2024.

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

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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.