Chikanobu (1838–1912)
Chikanobu is a Japanese artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $140. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chikanobu is recorded as sold in 2026 for $157; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chikanobu on OpeningBid →What is a Chikanobu work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chikanobu work is $140.
The median Chikanobu print sells for $119 across 27 lots.
The median Chikanobu painting sells for $80 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 34 | $119†‡ | $1,324 | 79.4% | 2026-07-05 |
| Paintings | 4 | $80‡ | $80‡ | 25% | 2016-08-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,119† | $1,324 | — | 2019-09-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chikanobu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $119 with 79.4% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $80, record $80. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,119.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,324 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,119† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $80‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Chikanobu worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chikanobu work is $140. The median Chikanobu print sells for $119 across 27 lots. The median Chikanobu painting sells for $80 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Chikanobu print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chikanobu print is $119. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Chikanobu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chikanobu print is $1,324.
What is Chikanobu's auction record?
Chikanobu's auction record is $1,324, set in 2019.
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