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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tadashi Sato auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tadashi-sato (updated 2026-11-02).

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.