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# Kitao Masayoshi (1761–1824)

Kitao Masayoshi is a Japanese artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,928. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kitao Masayoshi sold in 2025 for $4,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kitao Masayoshi work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitao Masayoshi work is $1,928.

The median Kitao Masayoshi print sells for $2,535 across 8 lots.

The median Kitao Masayoshi work on paper sells for $1,013 across 2 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 | 9 | $2,535† | $11,250 | 88.9% | 2025-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,013 | $1,335 | — | 2016-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,386 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,335 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $690 |

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 Masayoshi worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitao Masayoshi work is $1,928. The median Kitao Masayoshi print sells for $2,535 across 8 lots. The median Kitao Masayoshi work on paper sells for $1,013 across 2 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 Kitao Masayoshi's auction record?

Kitao Masayoshi's auction record is $11,250, set in 2021.

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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, “Kitao Masayoshi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kitao-masayoshi (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.