Sadamasa Motonaga (1922–2011)
Sadamasa Motonaga is a Japanese artist with 580 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,597. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sadamasa Motonaga sold in 2026 for $9,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 478 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sadamasa Motonaga work is $6,597.
The median Sadamasa Motonaga painting sells for $13,705 across 239 lots.
The median Sadamasa Motonaga print sells for $1,144 across 75 lots.
The median Sadamasa Motonaga work on paper sells for $3,098 across 72 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Sadamasa Motonaga paintings typically sell for $5,937–$13,876 (the middle half of 114 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Sadamasa Motonaga paintings typically sell for $15,597–$69,642 (the middle half of 73 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 | 98 | $1,144‡ | $8,750 | 76.5% | 2026-05-30 |
| Paintings | 265 | $13,705‡ | $345,781 | 90.2% | 2026-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 97 | $3,098‡ | $68,750 | 74.2% | 2026-01-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $2,262‡ | $611,483 | 85.7% | 2023-05-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $142,970‡ | $611,483 | — | 2024-11-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sadamasa Motonaga's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (98 lots) median $1,144 with 76.5% sell-through. Paintings (265 lots) median $13,705, record $345,781. A typical Sadamasa Motonaga painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $142,970.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $641–$2,538‡ | $1,350‡ | $5,721‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $678–$1,754‡ | $1,049‡ | $5,828‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 114 | $5,937–$13,876‡ | $8,816‡ | $67,357 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 73 | $15,597–$69,642‡ | $28,487‡ | $345,781 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $22,656–$130,042‡ | $79,014‡ | $225,000 |
‡ 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) | 46 | $1,707–$4,285‡ | $2,586‡ | $68,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,994–$6,007‡ | $4,615‡ | $19,104‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,119–$6,799‡ | $2,063‡ | $25,748 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $611,483 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $345,781 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $298,723 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $68,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $29,117‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $25,748 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $8,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,828‡ |
‡ 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 Sadamasa Motonaga worth?
Across 478 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sadamasa Motonaga work is $6,597. The median Sadamasa Motonaga painting sells for $13,705 across 239 lots. The median Sadamasa Motonaga print sells for $1,144 across 75 lots. The median Sadamasa Motonaga work on paper sells for $3,098 across 72 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sadamasa Motonaga paintings typically sell for $5,937–$13,876 (the middle half of 114 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Sadamasa Motonaga paintings typically sell for $15,597–$69,642 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Sadamasa Motonaga painting?
Based on 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sadamasa Motonaga painting is $13,705. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sadamasa Motonaga's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sadamasa Motonaga painting is $345,781.
What is the average price of a Sadamasa Motonaga print?
Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sadamasa Motonaga print is $1,144. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sadamasa Motonaga's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sadamasa Motonaga print is $8,750.
What is the average price of a Sadamasa Motonaga work on paper?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sadamasa Motonaga work on paper is $3,098. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sadamasa Motonaga's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sadamasa Motonaga work on paper is $68,750.
What is the average price of a small Sadamasa Motonaga painting?
Based on 114 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sadamasa Motonaga painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,816, 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 Sadamasa Motonaga painting?
Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sadamasa Motonaga painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,487, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sadamasa Motonaga's auction record?
Sadamasa Motonaga's auction record is $611,483, set in 2023.
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