Eishi (1756–1829)
Eishi is a Japanese artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $469. 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 Eishi sold in 2020 for $469, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eishi on OpeningBid →What is a Eishi work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eishi work is $469.
The median Eishi print sells for $475 across 13 lots.
The median Eishi painting sells for $90 across 1 lots.
The median Eishi work on paper sells for $1,092 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 | 20 | $475†‡ | $2,021† | 65% | 2024-12-12 |
| Paintings | 2 | $90† | $90† | 50% | 2016-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,092 | $1,092 | — | 1998-06-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eishi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $475 with 65% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $90, record $90. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $90 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $159–$234†‡ | $186†‡ | $574 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2003 | $2,021† |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $1,092 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $954 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $90† |
† 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 Eishi worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eishi work is $469. The median Eishi print sells for $475 across 13 lots. The median Eishi painting sells for $90 across 1 lots. The median Eishi work on paper sells for $1,092 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 Eishi print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eishi print is $475. 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 Eishi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eishi print is $2,021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,021 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Eishi's auction record?
Eishi's auction record is $2,021, set in 2003. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,021 (buyer's premium not included).
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