> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chokunyu · updated 2026-11-01

# Chokunyu (1814–1907)

Chokunyu is a Japanese artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $495. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chokunyu is recorded as sold in 2015 for $534; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chokunyu work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chokunyu work is $495.

The median Chokunyu painting sells for $317 across 2 lots.

The median Chokunyu work on paper sells for $495 across 1 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 | 2 | $317‡ | $534‡ | — | 2015-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $495‡ | $495‡ | — | 2015-11-18 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $534‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $495‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $100‡ |

‡ 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 Chokunyu worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chokunyu work is $495. The median Chokunyu painting sells for $317 across 2 lots. The median Chokunyu work on paper sells for $495 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chokunyu's auction record?

Chokunyu's auction record is $534, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Chokunyu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chokunyu (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.