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# Koichi Sato (b. 1944)

Koichi Sato is a Japanese artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,250.

A work by Koichi Sato sold in 2026 for $9,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Koichi Sato work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Koichi Sato work is $6,250.

The median Koichi Sato painting sells for $14,603 across 11 lots.

The median Koichi Sato print sells for $445 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $445 | $1,197 | 62.5% | 2025-05-23 |
| Paintings | 12 | $14,603 | $30,645 | 91.7% | 2026-06-16 |

Koichi Sato's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $445 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $14,603, record $30,645. A typical Koichi Sato painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $375–$486 | $445 | $1,197 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $19,050–$27,380 | $21,590 | $30,645 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $30,645 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $27,380 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,197 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $486 |

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 Koichi Sato worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Koichi Sato work is $6,250. The median Koichi Sato painting sells for $14,603 across 11 lots. The median Koichi Sato print sells for $445 across 5 lots.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Koichi Sato painting is $14,603.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Koichi Sato painting is $30,645.

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

Koichi Sato's auction record is $30,645, set in 2020.

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