Kikuo Saito Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Kikuo Saito Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 04, 2025
Kikuo Saito, Japanese/American 1939-2016, "Gambler's Egg", oil on canvas, 54 x 53 1/2 in. (137.2 x 135.9 cm.), Frame: 57 x 56 x 1 1/2 in. (144.8 x 142.2 x 3.8 cm.)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Kikuo Saito Japanese/American, 1939-2016 "Gambler's Egg" oil on canvas 1993, signed, titled and dated en verso, "Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York, NY" label with artist, title and date on stretcher, framed. Interdisciplinary artist Kikuo Saito was active in New York City visual art and experimental theater circles. As a painter, Saito's strong relationship to the Color Field artists is evidenced in "Gambler's Egg," 1993, where he inscribes and incises an inscrutable series of notes and equations over a brushy, turpentine-soaked field of mustard. One can see the full arc of the artist's arm in propulsive gestures across the canvas. Saito exhibited widely, taught at The Art Students League, and was a studio assistant for Helen Frankenthaler, Kenneth Noland, and Larry Poons. In his performance-related projects, he designed costumes for LaMama Theater, established sui generis theater, and worked with theatrical producers such as Robert Wilson. Saito's visual work can be found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and Aldrich Contemporary Museum, among others. His final years were spent establishing the multidisciplinary nonprofit museum and project space KinoSaito in Verplanck, New York.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 22, 2025
Kikuo Saito, Japan (1939-2016), Two Works: Onion Train and Beggar's Ladder, screenprint, AP and 47/160
Est: $300 - $500
Kikuo Saito Japan, (1939-2016) Two Works: Onion Train and Beggar's Ladder screenprint, AP and 47/160 signed and numbered in pencil lower margin, unframed.
Link Auction Galleries
Mar. 22, 2025
Kikuo Saito, Japan (1939-2016), Silver Rain, screenprint, ed. 73/160
Est: $200 - $400
Kikuo Saito Japan, (1939-2016) Silver Rain screenprint, ed. 73/160 signed and numbered in pencil lower margin, unframed.
Link Auction Galleries
Mar. 12, 2025
Kikuo Saito, Ghost Bay
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Kikuo Saito Ghost Bay 1981 acrylic on canvas 30 h x 50 w in (76 x 127 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Ghost Bay Kikuo Saito 1981'. Provenance: The Hett Gallery Ltd., Edmonton, AB | Collection of John and Linda Chen, Bay Harbor Islands, FL | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Feb. 28, 2025
Blue Square
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Kikuo Saito 1939 - 2016 Blue Square signed, titled, dated 2007 and inscribed for Jack Lichtenstein with Many Thanks & Love 2009 (on the reverse) oil on canvas 37 by 26 in. 94 by 66 cm. Executed in 2009.
Sotheby's
Feb. 20, 2025
KIKUO SAITO, ONION TRAIN, SCREENPRINT
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist: Kikuo Saito, Japanese (1939 - 2016) Title: Onion Train Year: 1979 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 125 Size: 42 in. x 29.5 in. (106.68 cm x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Jan. 30, 2025
KIKUO SAITO, PINK SQUARE, SCREENPRINT
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist: Kikuo Saito, Japanese (1939 - 2016) Title: Pink Square Year: circa 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 225 Size: 42 in. x 29.5 in. (106.68 cm x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Jan. 24, 2025
Kikuo Saito, Japan (1939-2016), Beggar's Ladder, screenprint, ed. 147/160
Est: $150 - $200
Kikuo Saito Japan, (1939-2016) Beggar's Ladder screenprint, ed. 147/160 signed and numbered, unframed.
Link Auction Galleries
Dec. 07, 2024
Kikuo Saito, Japan (1939-2016), Onion Train, screenprint, ed. 27/225
Est: $300 - $500
Kikuo Saito Japan, (1939-2016) Onion Train screenprint, ed. 27/225 signed and numbered in pencil, unframed.
Link Auction Galleries
Nov. 22, 2024
KIKUO SAITO (1939-2016) - North Blue Carolina
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
KIKUO SAITO (1939-2016) North Blue Carolina acrylic on canvas 28 x 20 in. (71.1 x 50.8 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 24, 2024
Kikuo Saito, Green Almond
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Kikuo Saito Green Almond 1982 acrylic on canvas 91 h x 42.5 w in (231 x 108 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Kikuo Saito '82 Green Almond'. Provenance: Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York | Private Collection | Rago/Wright, Post War & Contemporary Art, 13 September 2023, Lot 184 | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Aug. 02, 2024
Kikuo Saito, Japan (1939-2016), Beggar's Ladder, screenprint, ed. 146/160
Est: $300 - $500
Kikuo Saito Japan, (1939-2016) Beggar's Ladder screenprint, ed. 146/160 signed and numbered, unframed.
Link Auction Galleries
Aug. 02, 2024
Kikuo Saito, Japan (1939-2016), Onion Train, screenprint, ed. 26/225
Est: $300 - $500
Kikuo Saito Japan, (1939-2016) Onion Train screenprint, ed. 26/225 signed and numbered in pencil, unframed.
Link Auction Galleries
Jun. 06, 2024
Kikuo Saito (1939-2016): Blue Ashes
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Acrylic on canvas, 1985, signed 'Saito', titled and dated on the reverse. 42 1/2 x 37 in., 44 x 38 1/2 in. (frame).
STAIR
May. 22, 2024
Kikuo Saito, Cry Donkey
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Kikuo Saito Cry Donkey 1976 acrylic on canvas 46.5 h x 86.5 w in (118 x 220 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Cry Donkey 1976 Kikuo Saito'. Provenance: Deitcher/O'Reilly Galleries, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1976, Private Collection | Thence by descent This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 04, 2024
Kikuo SAITO: "White Pine" - Oil Painting
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Kikuo Saito (Japanese, 1939-2016) abstract study in oil on canvas, "White Pine", comprising color brushstrokes on an open background of off-white and blue, titled, signed and dated 1983 on back, bearing Salander O'Reilly Galleries, NY label on back. [Sight: 42 1/2" H x 78" W; Frame: 44" H x 79" W].
Roland Auctions NY
Mar. 09, 2024
Kikuo Saito (JAPAN 1939-2016) "Point Piper" Oil
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Kikuo Saito (JAPANESE / UNITED STATES / NEW YORK, 1939 - 2016) large oil painting on canvas having an abstract design. Signed, titled "Piper's Point" and dated 1979 to verso of canvas. Mounted in a low profile wooden frame with applied gold tone veneer. Canvas on stretcher measures approx. 74 1/4" width x 47 7/8" high Measures approx. 75 1/2" width x 49 1/4" high Please note this work can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Appears in overall good condition. JD/B19
Joshua Kodner
Mar. 06, 2024
Kikuo Saito, Untitled (Three works)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Kikuo Saito Untitled (Three works) 1980 handmade paper with colored pulp 27.875 h x 21.375 w in (71 x 54 cm) Signed and dated to lower right of each work 'Kikuo Saito 80'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Dec. 23, 2023
Signed Abstract Serigraph, Kikuo Saito.
Est: $300 - $600
Kikuo Saito (Japanese, 1939-2016). This serigraph on deckled edge paper is pencil signed lower right, and numbered 225 out of 225 lower left. There are gallery tags from Robert Kidd and Allen Rubiner attached en verso. The work is housed in a clear acrylic case. The acrylic case is cracked upper middle. It measures 42 3/4" x 30 1/4". Third-party shipping or personal pickup is required. Please see our website for our shipping recommendations.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Nov. 16, 2023
Kikuo Saito, Beggar's Ladder; Paper Lake (two works)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Kikuo Saito Beggar's Ladder; Paper Lake (two works) 1979, 1980 screenprint in colors 42.5 h x 29.875 w in (108 x 76 cm) 42.25 h x 29.875 w in (107 x 76 cm) Signed and numbered to lower edge of each work '52/160 K. Saito' and '44/160 K. Saito' with embossed stamps. These works are numbers 52 and 44 from the editions of 160. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 05, 2023
Kikuo Saito (Japanese, 1939-2016), Uzwil Wind
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Kikuo Saito (Japanese, 1939-2016), Uzwil Wind Signed, dated 1979 and titled verso, oil on canvas. 68 x 68 in. (172.7 x 172.7cm) Provenance Private Collection, California.
Freeman's | Hindman
Sep. 14, 2023
KIKUO SAITO, BEGGAR'S LADDER, SCREENPRINT
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist: Kikuo Saito, Japanese (1939 - 2016) Title: Beggar's Ladder Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 160 Size: 42 in. x 29.5 in. (106.68 cm x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Sep. 13, 2023
Kikuo Saito, Green Almond
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Kikuo Saito Green Almond 1982 acrylic on canvas 91 h x 42.5 w in (231 x 108 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Kikuo Saito '82 Green Almond'. Provenance: Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jul. 27, 2023
Kikuo Saito, Paper Lake, Screenprint with Collage
Est: $1,100 - $1,500
Artist: Kikuo Saito, Japanese (1939 - 2016) Title: Paper Lake Year: 1979 Medium: Screenprint with Collage, signed in pencil Edition: 160, HC Size: 42 in. x 29.5 in. (106.68 cm x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Jul. 18, 2023
Kikuo Saito, Acrylic on Canvas, Petipa's Umbrella
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Offered is an acrylic on canvas painting by Kikuo Saito (1939 - 2016), signed on the verso, dated 1992, and titled "Petipa's Umbrella". Approx. 32-3/4" x 42".
Weiss Auctions
Jul. 06, 2023
KIKUO SAITO, BEGGAR'S LADDER, SCREENPRINT
Est: $600 - $900
Artist: Kikuo Saito, Japanese (1939 - 2016) Title: Beggar's Ladder Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 160 Size: 42 in. x 29.5 in. (106.68 cm x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Jun. 09, 2023
KIKUO SAITO, PINK SQUARE, SCREENPRINT
Est: $650 - $1,200
Artist: Kikuo Saito, Japanese (1939 - 2016) Title: Pink Square Year: circa 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 225 Size: 42 in. x 29.5 in. (106.68 cm x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Apr. 28, 2023
KIKUO SAITO, ONION TRAIN, SCREENPRINT
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist: Kikuo Saito, Japanese (1939 - 2016) Title: Onion Train Year: 1979 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 125 Size: 42 in. x 29.5 in. (106.68 cm x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Mar. 08, 2023
Kikuo Saito Japanese/American, 1939-2016 Copper Train, 1988
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
Kikuo Saito Japanese/American, 1939-2016 Copper Train, 1988 Signed and dated Kikuo Saito 1988 and inscribed as titled on the reverse Acrylic on canvas 79 x 91 inches (201 x 231 cm) Provenance: Salander O'Reilly Galleries, New York C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 28, 2023
KIKUO SAITO, BEGGAR'S LADDER, SCREENPRINT
Est: $900 - $1,200
Artist: Kikuo Saito, Japanese (1939 - 2016) Title: Beggar's Ladder Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint, Signed and Numbered in Pencil Edition: 160 Size: 42 in. x 29.5 in. (106.68 cm x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Feb. 08, 2023
Kikuo Saito handmade paper multiple Tin Garden 1987
Est: $200 - $400
Saito, Kikuo (Japanese, 1939-2016), Tin Garden, 1987, hand made paper collage multiple, 28.5 x 28.5 inches, pencil signed, dated, and inscribed HC 4 lower right, unframed.
Concept Art Gallery
Dec. 03, 2022
Kikuo Saito handmade paper multiple Tin Garden 1987
Est: $400 - $800
Saito, Kikuo (Japanese, 1939-2016), Tin Garden, 1987, hand made paper collage multiple, 28.5 x 28.5 inches, pencil signed, dated, and inscribed HC 4 lower right, unframed.
Concept Art Gallery
Nov. 12, 2022
Kikuo Saito Oil, Angel's Knee
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Kikuo Saito (Japanese/American 1939-2016) Angel's Knee, 1988, acrylic on canvas, signed, titled and dated verso, framed. Dimensions: 53.25 x 79.25 in. Condition: Very good with no damage or restoration.
Neue Auctions
Oct. 12, 2022
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Autumn's Gate, 1980
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Autumn's Gate, 1980 Signed and dated Kikuo Saito 1980 and inscribed as titled on the reverse Acrylic on canvas 48 x 79 inches (122 x 201 cm) Provenance: Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, Inc., New York C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 12, 2022
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Bugaku, 1983
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Bugaku, 1983 Signed and dated Kikuo Saito 1983 and inscribed as titled on the reverse Acrylic on canvas 43 1/4 x 78 inches (110 x 198 cm) Provenance: Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, Inc., New York Erderich White Fine Art, Boston C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 01, 2022
Kikuo Saito Abstract Kurara Screenprint Signed
Est: $400 - $800
Saito, Kikuo (Japanese, 1939-2016), Kurara Abstract, c.1979, screenprint in color, pencil signed and numbered 143/160, with stamp to lower left corner that reads '1979 Roy V. Titus' and blindstamp lower right corner 'Larry B. Wright', image measures 38.5 x 27 inches with sheet size 42.25 x 29.75 inches, unframed.
Concept Art Gallery
Oct. 01, 2022
Kikuo Saito hand made paper multiple Tin Garden 1987
Est: $600 - $900
Saito, Kikuo (Japanese, 1939-2016), Tin Garden, 1987, hand made paper collage multiple, 28.5 x 28.5 inches, pencil signed, dated, and inscribed HC 4 lower right.
Concept Art Gallery
May. 11, 2022
Kikuo Saito (Japanese, 1939-2016) Ika-Luga
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Kikuo Saito (Japanese, 1939-2016) Ika-Luga Signed, titled and dated 1981 verso, acrylic on canvas. (43 x 94 in. (109.2 x 238.8cm)) Provenance Salander-O’Reilly Galleries, New York, New York. Private Collection, Florida (acquired directly from the above in 1981). Please contact Adrianne Wolkenberg, Fine Art department, awolkenberg@freemansauction.com to request a condition report for this lot.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 11, 2022
Kikuo Saito (American, 1939-2016) Irish Kettle, 1985
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Kikuo Saito (American, 1939-2016) Irish Kettle, 1985 oil on canvas signed Kikuo Saito, tiled and dated (verso) 57 x 28 inches. Property from the Collection of Sari and James Klein
Hindman
Dec. 14, 2021
Kikuo Saito (Japanese, 1939-2016) Blue Kettle, 1980
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Kikuo Saito (Japanese, 1939-2016) Blue Kettle, 1980 oil on canvas signed Kikuo Saito, titled and dated (verso) 33 x 120 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 16, 2021
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Ash Garden #11, 1999
Est: $300 - $500
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Ash Garden #11, 1999 Signed and dated K. Saito '99 (ul) and (lr) Oil on found magazine page 14 x 10 inches (35.5 x 25.4 cm) Provenance: Salander O'Reilly Galleries, Inc., New York Private collection, CT, purchased from the above in 1999 Thence by descent to the estate C Estate of a Prominent Connecticut Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 16, 2021
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Ash Garden #5, 1997
Est: $300 - $500
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Ash Garden #5, 1997 Signed and dated K Saito 97 (lr) Oil on found magazine page 14 x 10 inches (35.5 x 25.4 cm) Provenance: Salander O'Reilly Galleries, Inc., New York Private collection, CT, purchased from the above in 1999 Thence by descent to the estate C Estate of a Prominent Connecticut Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 30, 2021
Kikuo Saito Oil, Summer Ghost
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Kikuo Saito (Japanese 1939-2016) Summer Ghost,Â 1997, oil on canvas,Â signed, titled and dated verso, framed. Dimensions: 50 x 57.75 canvas size. Condition: Very good with no damage or restoration.
Neue Auctions
Oct. 21, 2021
Kikuo Saito, Paper Lake, Screenprint with Collage
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist: Kikuo Saito, Japanese (1939 - 2016) Title: Paper Lake Year: 1979 Medium: Screenprint with Collage, signed in oencil Edition: 160, HC Size: 42 in. x 29.5 in. (106.68 cm x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Oct. 09, 2021
Kikuo Saito Abstract Kurara Screenprint Signed
Est: $400 - $600
Saito, Kikuo (Japanese, 1939-2016), Kurara Abstract, c.1979, screenprint in color, pencil signed and numbered 148/160, with stamp to lower left corner that reads '1979 Roy V. Titus' and blindstamp lower right corner 'Larry B. Wright', image measures 38.5 x 27 inches with sheet size 42.25 x 29.75 inches, unframed.
Concept Art Gallery
Oct. 06, 2021
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Spanish Ghost, 1987
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Spanish Ghost, 1987 Signed and dated Kikuo Saito 1987 and inscribed as titled on the reverse Acrylic on canvas 52 x 52 1/2 inches (132 x 133.3 cm) Provenance: Salander O'Reilly Galleries, Inc., New York Private collection, CT, purchased from the above in 1988 Thence by descent to the estate C Estate of a Prominent Connecticut Collector
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 06, 2021
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Glass Tent, 1992
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Kikuo Saito Japanese, 1939-2016 Glass Tent, 1992 Signed and dated Kikuo Saito 1992 and inscribed as titled on the reverse Oil on canvas 67 x 59 3/4 inches (170.2 x 151.7 cm) C Property from the Hallenbeck Family Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 28, 2021
Kikuo Saito (Japanese, 1939-2016) Agnes Section, 1987
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Kikuo Saito (Japanese, 1939-2016) Agnes Section, 1987 oil on canvas signed Kikuo Saito, titled and dated (verso) 42 1/2 x 88 1/2 inches. Provenance: Eva Cohon Gallery, Chicago Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1995
Hindman