Yae Asano (1914–1996)
Yae Asano is a Japanese artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $3,674. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yae Asano is recorded as sold in 2026 for $20,215; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yae Asano work is $3,674.
The median Yae Asano painting sells for $15,835 across 32 lots.
The median Yae Asano work on paper sells for $2,331 across 26 lots.
The median Yae Asano print sells for $647 across 12 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yae Asano paintings typically sell for $9,476–$20,651 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Yae Asano work on papers typically sell for $1,300–$2,706 (the middle half of 20 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 | 16 | $647‡ | $1,796‡ | 75% | 2026-05-30 |
| Paintings | 35 | $15,835‡ | $33,388‡ | 91.4% | 2026-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $2,331‡ | $12,879‡ | 83.9% | 2026-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $27,376‡ | $33,388‡ | — | 2021-06-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yae Asano's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $647 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $15,835, record $33,388. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Yae Asano painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $27,376.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $510–$1,193‡ | $647‡ | $1,796‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $9,476–$20,651‡ | $16,183‡ | $33,388‡ |
‡ 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) | 20 | $1,300–$2,706‡ | $2,140‡ | $6,362‡ |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $33,388‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $30,696 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $12,879‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $6,362‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,796‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,585‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yae Asano worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yae Asano work is $3,674. The median Yae Asano painting sells for $15,835 across 32 lots. The median Yae Asano work on paper sells for $2,331 across 26 lots. The median Yae Asano print sells for $647 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yae Asano paintings typically sell for $9,476–$20,651 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Yae Asano work on papers typically sell for $1,300–$2,706 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yae Asano painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yae Asano painting is $15,835. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yae Asano's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yae Asano painting is $33,388. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Yae Asano work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yae Asano work on paper is $2,331. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yae Asano's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yae Asano work on paper is $12,879. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Yae Asano print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yae Asano print is $647. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yae Asano's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yae Asano print is $1,796. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Yae Asano painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yae Asano painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,183, 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 Yae Asano work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yae Asano work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,140, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yae Asano's auction record?
Yae Asano's auction record is $33,388, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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