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Sadao Watanabe

Sadao Watanabe

Japanese · 1913–1996 · Painter, Printmaker

Sadao Watanabe , born and raised in Tokyo, was a Japanese printmaker. Watanabe was famous for his biblical prints rendered in the mingei tradition of Japan. As a student of the… (Wikipedia)

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19lots offered2009–2026years recorded85%sold (11)$200Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Sadao Watanabe, Five Fish, 1961, Stencil on momigami paperFive FishLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $644≈ £412≈ €474Sign up to see
  2. Sadao Watanabe, People Visiting Stable woodblock in colors, 1962, signed, dated and numbered 39/50 in white, inkPeople Visiting Stable woodblock in colors, 1962, signed, dated and numbered 39/50 in whiteRachel Davis Fine Arts · $475≈ £364≈ €438Sign up to see
  3. biblical scenesHelmuth Stone Gallery · $252$200 + $52 premium≈ £180≈ €208Sign up to see

Sadao Watanabe’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Sadao Watanabe between 2009 and 2026, of which 11 sold (85%). A further 6 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $30Sign up free to see to $644Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $644Sign up free to see for Five Fish at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in October 2011. The most common medium is woodcuts & linocuts (6 lots). Most results come from Sloans & Kenyon (5), Concept Art Gallery (3) and Rachel Davis Fine Arts (2).

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  1. Sadao Watanabe, Mary Magdalene Washing the Feet of Christ, relief print with stenciled color on momigami paper
    Mary Magdalene Washing the Feet of Christ
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 23/50
    sight: approx 22 1/8"h, 19 1/8"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1044
    $200≈ £149≈ €172HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Sadao Watanabe, People Visiting Stable woodblock in colors, 1962, signed, dated and numbered 39/50 in white, ink
    People Visiting Stable woodblock in colors, 1962, signed, dated and numbered 39/50 in white
    Drawing · ed. 39/50
    29 3/4 x 22 1/2 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 401
    $475≈ £364≈ €438HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–600View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  3. Tower Defense, 1972
    Print (other) · Paper
    25-1/2 x 22 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 3
    $150≈ £121≈ €137HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Sadao Watanabe, The Flight Into Egypt, Stencil print
    The Flight Into Egypt
    Print (other)
    26" h x 23" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 121
    $250≈ £209≈ €234HammerSign up free to seeEst. $100–1,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Sadao Watanabe, Annunciation of the Shepherd, circa 1973, Print with strong contrasting colors and patterns
    Annunciation of the Shepherd, circa 1973
    Print (other)
    15 x 12 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1092
    $30≈ £22≈ €26HammerSign up free to seeEst. $50–80View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  6. biblical scenes
    Print (other)
    7.75 x 6.5 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 404
    $252≈ £180≈ €208$200 + $52 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  7. Sadao Watanabe, "Jesus on Cross", Color woodblock print on paper, signed, 38/80
    "Jesus on Cross"
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 38/80
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 43
    $175≈ £129≈ €146HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  8. Sadao Watanabe, "The Last Supper", Color woodblock print on paper, signed, 44/80
    "The Last Supper"
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 44/80
    35 1/2 in. x 23 1/4 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 44
    $250≈ £184≈ €209HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–350View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  9. Sadao Watanabe, "Stencil", Color woodblock print on paper, signed, 88/100
    "Stencil"
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 88/100
    38 1/2 in. x 25 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 45
    $160≈ £118≈ €134HammerSign up free to seeEst. $250–350View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  10. Sadao Watanabe, The Egyptians in the Red Sea #24/70, 1977, colour wood block on paper
    The Egyptians in the Red Sea #24/70, 1977
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    53.3 x 44.4 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 905
    CA$129≈ $127≈ £79≈ €93Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$300–500View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
Also offered, result not published (6)

Lots by Sadao Watanabe that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Sadao Watanabe prints (12)Sadao Watanabe woodcuts & linocuts (6)

Sadao Watanabe: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Sadao Watanabe at auction?

$644Sign up free to see, for Five Fish at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (October 2011) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Sadao Watanabe?

The median sale price is $200Sign up free to see across 11 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Sadao Watanabe have sold at auction?

11 of 13 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026. 6 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Sadao Watanabe?

Sloans & Kenyon, Concept Art Gallery and Rachel Davis Fine Arts account for the most recorded results. Sloans & Kenyon · Concept Art Gallery · Rachel Davis Fine Arts

About Sadao Watanabe

Sadao Watanabe , born and raised in Tokyo, was a Japanese printmaker. Watanabe was famous for his biblical prints rendered in the mingei tradition of Japan. As a student of the master textile dye artist Serizawa Keisuke (1895–1984), Watanabe was associated with the mingei movement.

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