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# Yozo Ukita (1924–2013)

Yozo Ukita is a Japanese artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,201. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yozo Ukita is recorded as sold in 2018 for $3,154; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yozo Ukita work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yozo Ukita work is $2,201.

The median Yozo Ukita painting sells for $2,488 across 20 lots.

The median Yozo Ukita work on paper sells for $2,079 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $2,488‡ | $82,308 | 62.5% | 2024-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,079‡ | $2,079‡ | 33.3% | 2015-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,199‡ | $82,308 | — | 2017-07-15 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,350–$3,499‡ | $3,154‡ | $82,308 |

‡ 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 | $82,308 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $5,199‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,079‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,079‡ |

‡ 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 Yozo Ukita worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yozo Ukita work is $2,201. The median Yozo Ukita painting sells for $2,488 across 20 lots. The median Yozo Ukita work on paper sells for $2,079 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yozo Ukita painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yozo Ukita painting is $2,488. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yozo Ukita's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yozo Ukita painting is $82,308.

### What is the average price of a medium Yozo Ukita painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yozo Ukita painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,154, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yozo Ukita's auction record?

Yozo Ukita's auction record is $82,308, set in 2016.

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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, “Yozo Ukita auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yozo-ukita (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.