Sato ADO (1936–1994)
What is Sato ADO’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Sato ADO at 4 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $217 including buyer’s premium (middle half $126–$243, n=8). The auction record is $269 for Composition sur fond bleu (2026, Aponem). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition | Sérigraphie sur papier | $254 | Aponem | May 2026 |
| 2 | Sato Ado (Japan, 1936 - 1995), Good Night, 1974 | — | $128 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | A saw, 1970 | Sérigraphie sur papier | $120 | Aponem | May 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition sur fond bleu | Sérigraphie sur papier | $269 | Aponem | May 2026 |
| 2 | WZ, 1973 | Sérigraphie sur papier | $239 | Aponem | May 2026 |
| 3 | Composition | Sérigraphie sur papier | $225 | Aponem | May 2026 |
| 4 | Good Night, 1974 | Sérigraphie sur papier | $209 | Aponem | May 2026 |
| 5 | Composition | Sérigraphie sur papier | $74 | Aponem | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $225 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $232 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Sato ADO is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $225. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sato ADO sold in 2026 for $269, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sato ADO on OpeningBid →What is a Sato ADO work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sato ADO work is $225.
The median Sato ADO painting sells for $906 across 1 lots.
The median Sato ADO print sells for $204 across 1 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 | $204‡ | $204‡ | — | 2021-12-14 |
| Paintings | 1 | $906‡ | $906‡ | — | 2018-04-11 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sato ADO's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $204. Paintings (1 lots) median $906, record $906. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Sato ADO painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $906‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $204‡ |
‡ 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 Sato ADO worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sato ADO work is $225. The median Sato ADO painting sells for $906 across 1 lots. The median Sato ADO print sells for $204 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sato ADO's auction record?
Sato ADO's auction record is $906, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Sato ADO record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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