Chikanobu Yoshu (1838–1912)
Chikanobu Yoshu is a Japanese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $138. 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 Yoshu sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,349 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chikanobu Yoshu on OpeningBid →What is a Chikanobu Yoshu work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chikanobu Yoshu work is $138.
The median Chikanobu Yoshu print sells for $157 across 8 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 | 16 | $157†‡ | $1,349† | 50% | 2025-04-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $102–$477‡ | $157‡ | $850 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,349† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $850 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chikanobu Yoshu worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chikanobu Yoshu work is $138. The median Chikanobu Yoshu print sells for $157 across 8 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 Yoshu print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chikanobu Yoshu print is $157. 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 Yoshu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chikanobu Yoshu print is $1,349. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,349 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Chikanobu Yoshu's auction record?
Chikanobu Yoshu's auction record is $1,349, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,349 (buyer's premium not included).
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