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# Masatoyo Kishi (1924–2017)

Masatoyo Kishi is a Japanese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,200. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Masatoyo Kishi sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Masatoyo Kishi work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masatoyo Kishi work is $1,200.

The median Masatoyo Kishi painting sells for $3,125 across 5 lots.

The median Masatoyo Kishi sculpture sells for $325 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $3,125† | $6,250 | — | 2023-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $325† | $1,300 | — | 2025-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,250 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $5,333 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,300 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $330 |

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 Masatoyo Kishi worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masatoyo Kishi work is $1,200. The median Masatoyo Kishi painting sells for $3,125 across 5 lots. The median Masatoyo Kishi sculpture sells for $325 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Masatoyo Kishi's auction record?

Masatoyo Kishi's auction record is $6,250, set in 2017.

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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, “Masatoyo Kishi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/masatoyo-kishi (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.