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# Satoshi Watanabe (b. 1967)

Satoshi Watanabe is a Japanese artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $160,766.

A work by Satoshi Watanabe sold in 2008 for $247,332, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Satoshi Watanabe work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Satoshi Watanabe work is $160,766.

The median Satoshi Watanabe painting sells for $160,766 across 11 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $160,766 | $917,108 | — | 2016-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $172,754 | $917,108 | — | 2014-11-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $131,102–$197,866 | $148,399 | $247,332 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $156,771–$845,876 | $184,742 | $917,108 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $917,108 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $845,876 |

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 Satoshi Watanabe worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Satoshi Watanabe work is $160,766. The median Satoshi Watanabe painting sells for $160,766 across 11 lots.

### What is the average price of a Satoshi Watanabe painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Satoshi Watanabe painting is $160,766.

### What is Satoshi Watanabe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Satoshi Watanabe painting is $917,108.

### What is Satoshi Watanabe's auction record?

Satoshi Watanabe's auction record is $917,108, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Satoshi Watanabe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/watanabe-satoshi (updated 2026-11-01).

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.