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# Taro Okamoto (1911–1996)

Taro Okamoto is a Japan artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,102. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Taro Okamoto is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,848; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Taro Okamoto work worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Taro Okamoto work is $2,102.

The median Taro Okamoto print sells for $1,888 across 76 lots.

The median Taro Okamoto work on paper sells for $2,238 across 12 lots.

The median Taro Okamoto painting sells for $15,610 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Taro Okamoto prints typically sell for $1,217–$2,940 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 | 83 | $1,888‡ | $16,215‡ | 91.6% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 6 | $15,610‡ | $160,375 | 66.7% | 2025-07-13 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,238‡ | $11,660‡ | 85.7% | 2025-10-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $15,206‡ | $160,375 | — | 2025-10-02 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Taro Okamoto's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (83 lots) median $1,888 with 91.6% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $15,610, record $160,375. A typical Taro Okamoto painting sells for around 8.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $15,206.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,139–$2,624‡ | $1,869‡ | $6,194‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $1,217–$2,940‡ | $2,028‡ | $6,661‡ |

‡ 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) | 12 | $673–$3,977‡ | $2,238‡ | $11,660‡ |

‡ 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 | 2017 | $160,375 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $17,022‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $16,215‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $11,660‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $10,086‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $9,946‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Taro Okamoto worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Taro Okamoto work is $2,102. The median Taro Okamoto print sells for $1,888 across 76 lots. The median Taro Okamoto work on paper sells for $2,238 across 12 lots. The median Taro Okamoto painting sells for $15,610 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Taro Okamoto prints typically sell for $1,217–$2,940 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Taro Okamoto print?

Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Taro Okamoto print is $1,888. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Taro Okamoto's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Taro Okamoto print is $16,215. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Taro Okamoto work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Taro Okamoto work on paper is $2,238. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Taro Okamoto's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Taro Okamoto work on paper is $11,660. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Taro Okamoto print?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Taro Okamoto print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,028, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Taro Okamoto print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Taro Okamoto print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,869, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Taro Okamoto's auction record?

Taro Okamoto's auction record is $160,375, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Taro Okamoto auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/taro-okamoto (updated 2026-11-03).

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.