Genryusai Seiya (1868–1912)
What is Genryusai Seiya’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Genryusai Seiya at 29 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,100 including buyer’s premium (middle half $641–$2,275, n=11). The auction record is $8,190 for A cast bronze figure of a monkey, signed Genryu-sai Seiya zo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century | 銅製置物 猿 現龍斎誠谷製、明治時代、19世紀後期 | 日本 明治 十九世紀末 銅靈猴置物 (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A cast bronze figure of a monkey, signed Genryu-sai Seiya zo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century | 銅製置物 猿 現龍斎誠谷製、明治時代、19世紀後期 | 日本 明治 十九世紀末 銅靈猴置物 | Cast bronze | $8,190 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Monumental Japanese Morimitsu Elephant Group, Meiji period | Sculpture on naturalistic wood base | $8,000 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2019 |
| 3 | A Japanese bronze okimono, Meiji period | Bronze okimono | $6,148 | Sworders | May 2023 |
| 4 | A Bronze Okimono (Table Ornament) of a Japanese Macaque, 1868 | Bronze | $5,417 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | A Japanese bronze okimono, Meiji period | Bronze okimono | $3,560 | Sworders | May 2023 |
| 6 | Fine and Large floor vase, 1868 | Birthstone | $3,528 | Toomey & Co. | May 2024 |
| 7 | A Bronze Okimono (Table Ornament) of a Bactrian Camel, 1868 | Bronze | $2,851 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | A bronze jardinière by Genryusai Seiya, Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese, | Bronze | $2,806 | Sworders | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | A bronze jardinière by Genryusai Seiya Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese,, 1868 | Bronze jardini | $2,753 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Genryusai Seiya chi, 20th Century | BRONZE OKIMONO OF A BEAR BY GENRYUSAI SEIYA Meiji Period | $2,519 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 21 | $2,032 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,560 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Genryusai Seiya is a Japanese artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,774. 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 Genryusai Seiya sold in 2026 for $2,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Genryusai Seiya work is $1,774.
The median Genryusai Seiya sculpture sells for $1,432 across 45 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Genryusai Seiya sculptures typically sell for $515–$2,078 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 53 | $1,432†‡ | $28,091† | 84.9% | 2026-10-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,218† | $28,091† | — | 2023-09-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $515–$2,078†‡ | $1,087†‡ | $5,417 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,752–$6,446†‡ | $1,774†‡ | $6,958‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $28,091† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $8,218† |
† 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 Genryusai Seiya worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Genryusai Seiya work is $1,774. The median Genryusai Seiya sculpture sells for $1,432 across 45 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Genryusai Seiya sculptures typically sell for $515–$2,078 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 Genryusai Seiya sculpture?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Genryusai Seiya sculpture is $1,432. 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 Genryusai Seiya's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Genryusai Seiya sculpture is $28,091. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,091 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Genryusai Seiya sculpture?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Genryusai Seiya sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,087, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Genryusai Seiya's auction record?
Genryusai Seiya's auction record is $28,091, set in 2014. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,091 (buyer's premium not included).
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