Masamitsu Ota (1892–1975)
What is Masamitsu Ota’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Masamitsu Ota at 3 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $225 including buyer’s premium (middle half $225–$325, n=7). The auction record is $800 for One woodblock print (2015, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One woodblock print, 1892 | — | $800 | Bonhams | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Crazy for Autumn Leaves: The actor Onoe Baikojo VI, 20th century | Woodblock | $600 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Mizutani Yaeko as Madama Butterfly | Woodblock | $350 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | No 3: Tatsugoro of the Me-gumi Firefighter Brigade | Woodblock | $300 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Ichikawa Ebizo IX as Sukeroku, 1954 | Woodblock | $225 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Moritsuna of Ichikawa zebizo IX | Woodblock | $225 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | No 5, Benkei of Matsumoto Koshiro VII | Woodblock | $225 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Onoe Kikugoro VI as the maiden Yayoi in Kagami-jishi | Woodblock | $50 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $263 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $225 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Masamitsu Ota is a Japanese artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $475. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Masamitsu Ota sold in 2025 for $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Masamitsu Ota on OpeningBid →What is a Masamitsu Ota work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masamitsu Ota work is $475.
The median Masamitsu Ota print sells for $350 across 9 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $350‡ | $1,456‡ | 90% | 2025-12-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $225–$1,191‡ | $350‡ | $1,456‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,456‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,456‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Masamitsu Ota worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masamitsu Ota work is $475. The median Masamitsu Ota print sells for $350 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Masamitsu Ota's auction record?
Masamitsu Ota's auction record is $1,456, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Masamitsu Ota record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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