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# Sanko INOUE (1899–1981)

Sanko INOUE is a Japanese artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $287.

A work by Sanko INOUE sold in 2019 for $287, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sanko INOUE work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sanko INOUE work is $287.

The median Sanko INOUE work on paper sells for $230 across 2 lots.

The median Sanko INOUE painting sells for $431 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $431 | $431 | — | 2019-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $230 | $287 | — | 2019-05-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $431 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $287 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $173 |

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 Sanko INOUE worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sanko INOUE work is $287. The median Sanko INOUE work on paper sells for $230 across 2 lots. The median Sanko INOUE painting sells for $431 across 1 lots.

### What is Sanko INOUE's auction record?

Sanko INOUE's auction record is $431, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sanko INOUE auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sanko-inoue (updated 2026-11-01).

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.