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# Sadaharu Horio (1939–2018)

Sadaharu Horio is a Japanese artist with 151 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,433. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sadaharu Horio sold in 2026 for $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sadaharu Horio work worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sadaharu Horio work is $1,433.

The median Sadaharu Horio work on paper sells for $1,375 across 39 lots.

The median Sadaharu Horio painting sells for $1,495 across 35 lots.

The median Sadaharu Horio sculpture sells for $2,988 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Sadaharu Horio work on papers typically sell for $375–$1,462 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 1 | $1,127‡ | $1,127‡ | — | 2013-09-20 |
| Paintings | 47 | $1,495‡ | $877,950 | 74.5% | 2025-09-13 |
| Works on Paper | 65 | $1,375‡ | $76,821 | 60% | 2025-05-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $2,988‡ | $2,988‡ | 25% | 2022-01-29 |
| Photography | 2 | $3,715‡ | $3,715‡ | 50% | 2013-11-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $76,821‡ | $877,950 | — | 2026-06-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Sadaharu Horio's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,127. Paintings (47 lots) median $1,495, record $877,950. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $76,821.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $610–$1,819‡ | $964‡ | $5,831‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,396–$2,461‡ | $1,509‡ | $5,192‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $375–$1,462‡ | $911‡ | $76,821 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $812–$1,660‡ | $1,375‡ | $3,704‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $877,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $76,821 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $8,869 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $6,978‡ |
| Photography | 2013 | $3,715‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,988‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,127‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Sadaharu Horio worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sadaharu Horio work is $1,433. The median Sadaharu Horio work on paper sells for $1,375 across 39 lots. The median Sadaharu Horio painting sells for $1,495 across 35 lots. The median Sadaharu Horio sculpture sells for $2,988 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sadaharu Horio work on papers typically sell for $375–$1,462 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Sadaharu Horio work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sadaharu Horio work on paper is $1,375. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sadaharu Horio's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sadaharu Horio work on paper is $76,821.

### What is the average price of a Sadaharu Horio painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sadaharu Horio painting is $1,495. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sadaharu Horio's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sadaharu Horio painting is $877,950.

### What is the average price of a small Sadaharu Horio work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sadaharu Horio work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $911, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Sadaharu Horio painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sadaharu Horio painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,509, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sadaharu Horio's auction record?

Sadaharu Horio's auction record is $877,950, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sadaharu Horio auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sadaharu-horio (updated 2026-11-03).

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.