Kitao Shigemasa (1739–1820)
Kitao Shigemasa is a Japanese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,520. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Kitao Shigemasa sold in 2024 for $2,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kitao Shigemasa on OpeningBid →What is a Kitao Shigemasa work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitao Shigemasa work is $2,520.
The median Kitao Shigemasa print sells for $2,375 across 9 lots.
The median Kitao Shigemasa work on paper sells for $3,578 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $2,375† | $10,000 | 81.8% | 2025-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,578 | $4,507 | — | 2022-07-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,115–$2,976† | $1,986† | $8,820 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $8,820 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,507 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,649 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kitao Shigemasa worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitao Shigemasa work is $2,520. The median Kitao Shigemasa print sells for $2,375 across 9 lots. The median Kitao Shigemasa work on paper sells for $3,578 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Kitao Shigemasa print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kitao Shigemasa print is $2,375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kitao Shigemasa's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kitao Shigemasa print is $10,000.
What is Kitao Shigemasa's auction record?
Kitao Shigemasa's auction record is $10,000, set in 2021.
See the full Kitao Shigemasa record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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