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# Makoto Aida (b. 1965)

Makoto Aida is a Japanese artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $91,881.

A work by Makoto Aida sold in 2013 for $112,863, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Makoto Aida work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Makoto Aida work is $91,881.

The median Makoto Aida painting sells for $135,119 across 4 lots.

The median Makoto Aida print sells for $18,539 across 2 lots.

The median Makoto Aida work on paper sells for $77,343 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $18,539 | $24,187 | — | 2014-11-23 |
| Paintings | 4 | $135,119 | $374,185 | — | 2013-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $77,343 | $77,343 | — | 2014-04-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $157,376 | $374,185 | — | 2013-11-23 |

Makoto Aida's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $18,539. Paintings (4 lots) median $135,119, record $374,185. A typical Makoto Aida painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $157,376.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $374,185 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $157,376 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $77,343 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $24,187 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $12,892 |

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 Makoto Aida worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Makoto Aida work is $91,881. The median Makoto Aida painting sells for $135,119 across 4 lots. The median Makoto Aida print sells for $18,539 across 2 lots. The median Makoto Aida work on paper sells for $77,343 across 1 lots.

### What is Makoto Aida's auction record?

Makoto Aida's auction record is $374,185, set in 2009.

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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, “Makoto Aida auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/makoto-aida (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.