Tadashi Sato (1923–2005)
Tadashi Sato is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $12,922. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Tadashi Sato sold in 2026 for $114,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tadashi Sato on OpeningBid →What is a Tadashi Sato work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tadashi Sato work is $12,922.
The median Tadashi Sato painting sells for $16,360 across 10 lots.
The median Tadashi Sato work on paper sells for $9,595 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $16,360† | $114,800 | — | 2026-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $9,595 | $11,875 | — | 2026-07-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $9,700–$22,710† | $13,970† | $27,720 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $114,800 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $76,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $11,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,315 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tadashi Sato worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tadashi Sato work is $12,922. The median Tadashi Sato painting sells for $16,360 across 10 lots. The median Tadashi Sato work on paper sells for $9,595 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Tadashi Sato's auction record?
Tadashi Sato's auction record is $114,800, set in 2026.
See the full Tadashi Sato record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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