Hasui Kawase (1883–1957)
Hasui Kawase is a Japanese artist with 522 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $866. 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 Hasui Kawase is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,700; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 469 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hasui Kawase work is $866.
The median Hasui Kawase print sells for $892 across 465 lots.
The median Hasui Kawase work on paper sells for $178 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hasui Kawase prints typically sell for $750–$5,073 (the middle half of 210 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 503 | $892†‡ | $203,785 | 92.4% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $178 | $178 | — | 2009-01-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $22,638 | $203,785 | — | 2026-06-11 |
† 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) | 210 | $750–$5,073†‡ | $2,011†‡ | $203,785 |
† 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 | 2026 | $203,785 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $71,325 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $178 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hasui Kawase worth?
Across 469 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hasui Kawase work is $866. The median Hasui Kawase print sells for $892 across 465 lots. The median Hasui Kawase work on paper sells for $178 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hasui Kawase prints typically sell for $750–$5,073 (the middle half of 210 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 Hasui Kawase print?
Based on 465 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hasui Kawase print is $892. 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 Hasui Kawase's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hasui Kawase print is $203,785.
What is the average price of a small Hasui Kawase print?
Based on 210 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hasui Kawase print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,011, 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 Hasui Kawase's auction record?
Hasui Kawase's auction record is $203,785, set in 2026.
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