Sadao Watanabe (1913–1996)
Sadao Watanabe is a Japanese artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $275. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sadao Watanabe sold in 2025 for $350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sadao Watanabe work is $275.
The median Sadao Watanabe print sells for $250 across 22 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $250†‡ | $350 | 95.7% | 2025-08-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $91–$303‡ | $230‡ | $350 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $350 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $312 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sadao Watanabe worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sadao Watanabe work is $275. The median Sadao Watanabe print sells for $250 across 22 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Sadao Watanabe print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sadao Watanabe print is $250. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Sadao Watanabe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sadao Watanabe print is $350.
What is Sadao Watanabe's auction record?
Sadao Watanabe's auction record is $350, set in 2025.
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