Saito Yoshishige (1904–2001)
Saito Yoshishige is a Japanese artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,703. 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 Saito Yoshishige is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,503; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Saito Yoshishige on OpeningBid →What is a Saito Yoshishige work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Saito Yoshishige work is $2,703.
The median Saito Yoshishige work on paper sells for $1,944 across 13 lots.
The median Saito Yoshishige painting sells for $39,722 across 13 lots.
The median Saito Yoshishige print sells for $457 across 6 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 | 8 | $457‡ | $768‡ | 75% | 2025-09-13 |
| Paintings | 17 | $39,722‡ | $454,241‡ | 76.5% | 2026-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,944‡ | $3,526‡ | 68.4% | 2026-10-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $5,333†‡ | $35,188‡ | — | 2026-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $318,563‡ | $454,241‡ | — | 2026-03-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Saito Yoshishige's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $457 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $39,722, record $454,241. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Saito Yoshishige painting sells for around 87× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $318,563.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $413–$581‡ | $501‡ | $768‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $38,569–$109,325‡ | $64,703‡ | $318,563‡ |
‡ 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) | 9 | $1,822–$3,381‡ | $2,703‡ | $3,526‡ |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $454,241‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $318,563‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $35,188‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $23,890‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,526‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,503‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $768‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $581‡ |
‡ 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 Saito Yoshishige worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Saito Yoshishige work is $2,703. The median Saito Yoshishige work on paper sells for $1,944 across 13 lots. The median Saito Yoshishige painting sells for $39,722 across 13 lots. The median Saito Yoshishige print sells for $457 across 6 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 Saito Yoshishige work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Saito Yoshishige work on paper is $1,944. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Saito Yoshishige's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Saito Yoshishige work on paper is $3,526. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Saito Yoshishige painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Saito Yoshishige painting is $39,722. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Saito Yoshishige's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Saito Yoshishige painting is $454,241. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Saito Yoshishige's auction record?
Saito Yoshishige's auction record is $454,241, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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