Kiyoshi Saito (1907–1997)
Kiyoshi Saito is a Japanese artist with 377 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $840. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Kiyoshi Saito sold in 2021 for $1,784, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 336 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kiyoshi Saito work is $840.
The median Kiyoshi Saito print sells for $920 across 308 lots.
The median Kiyoshi Saito work on paper sells for $426 across 16 lots.
The median Kiyoshi Saito painting sells for $1,007 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kiyoshi Saito prints typically sell for $542–$1,698 (the middle half of 76 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kiyoshi Saito prints typically sell for $492–$1,495 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 334 | $920†‡ | $5,356‡ | 92.2% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,007 | $1,007 | — | 2008-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $426‡ | $3,081 | 88.9% | 2018-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $2,709‡ | $5,356‡ | — | 2021-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kiyoshi Saito's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (334 lots) median $920 with 92.2% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,007, record $1,007. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $2,709.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 76 | $542–$1,698†‡ | $1,209†‡ | $3,568 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $492–$1,495†‡ | $840†‡ | $5,356‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2011 | $5,356‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,568 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,081 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,007 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $711 |
‡ 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 Kiyoshi Saito worth?
Across 336 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kiyoshi Saito work is $840. The median Kiyoshi Saito print sells for $920 across 308 lots. The median Kiyoshi Saito work on paper sells for $426 across 16 lots. The median Kiyoshi Saito painting sells for $1,007 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kiyoshi Saito prints typically sell for $542–$1,698 (the middle half of 76 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kiyoshi Saito prints typically sell for $492–$1,495 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Kiyoshi Saito print?
Based on 308 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kiyoshi Saito print is $920. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Kiyoshi Saito's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kiyoshi Saito print is $5,356. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kiyoshi Saito work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kiyoshi Saito work on paper is $426. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kiyoshi Saito's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kiyoshi Saito work on paper is $3,081.
What is the average price of a small Kiyoshi Saito print?
Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kiyoshi Saito print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,209, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Kiyoshi Saito print?
Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kiyoshi Saito print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Kiyoshi Saito's auction record?
Kiyoshi Saito's auction record is $5,356, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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