Hiroshi Yoshida (1876–1950)
What is Hiroshi Yoshida’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 797 auction results for Hiroshi Yoshida at 60 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $781–$4,268, n=107). The auction record is $87,575 for Seto Naikai shu (Inland Sea) (2019, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seto Naikai shu (Inland Sea), 1926 | Woodblock print | $87,575 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | Hansen (Sailing boats), 1876 | Woodblock print | $69,300 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Meiji (1868-1912), Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century, 1912 | Colour on paper | $26,671 | Bonhams | May 2021 |
| 4 | Ship at Harima Shipyard, 1876 | Oil paint | $22,500 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | A view of Futago from Shodo Island, 1876 | Painting | $21,420 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Kumoizakura (Kumoi Cherry Tree), 1876 | Woodblock print | $21,420 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Landscape, 1876 | Framed; oil on canvas | $21,420 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hansen asa (Sailing Boat Morning), 1876 | Woodblock print | $27,500 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Hansen asa (Sailing boat morning), 1876 | Woodcuts | $23,940 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Rapids (Keiryu), 1928 | Woodcuts | $22,426 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $18,134 |
| Prints | 89 | $2,403 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $2,148 |
| Other | 367 | $1,700 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 66 | $5,985 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,202 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 375 | $1,764 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 797 results from 60 houses · How we compute these figures
Hiroshi Yoshida is a Japanese artist with 889 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,152. 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 Hiroshi Yoshida is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,200; 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 753 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hiroshi Yoshida work is $1,152.
The median Hiroshi Yoshida print sells for $1,099 across 670 lots.
The median Hiroshi Yoshida work on paper sells for $1,592 across 67 lots.
The median Hiroshi Yoshida painting sells for $16,108 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hiroshi Yoshida prints typically sell for $452–$2,500 (the middle half of 455 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Hiroshi Yoshida prints typically sell for $1,700–$8,820 (the middle half of 65 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 | 717 | $1,099†‡ | $87,575 | 93.4% | 2026-07-08 |
| Paintings | 10 | $16,108 | $22,500 | 90% | 2024-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $1,592†‡ | $26,671 | 95.7% | 2026-10-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 40 | $14,787‡ | $87,575 | — | 2026-04-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hiroshi Yoshida's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (717 lots) median $1,099 with 93.4% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $16,108, record $22,500. A typical Hiroshi Yoshida painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 40 lots) the median is $14,787.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 455 | $452–$2,500†‡ | $1,200†‡ | $69,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $1,700–$8,820†‡ | $4,250†‡ | $87,575 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $9,350–$20,160 | $16,108 | $22,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $1,053–$3,372†‡ | $1,753†‡ | $5,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $900–$10,000‡ | $3,250‡ | $26,671 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,875–$5,715 | $3,528 | $6,913 |
† 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 | 2019 | $87,575 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $69,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $26,671 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $22,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $21,420 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $13,423 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hiroshi Yoshida worth?
Across 753 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hiroshi Yoshida work is $1,152. The median Hiroshi Yoshida print sells for $1,099 across 670 lots. The median Hiroshi Yoshida work on paper sells for $1,592 across 67 lots. The median Hiroshi Yoshida painting sells for $16,108 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hiroshi Yoshida prints typically sell for $452–$2,500 (the middle half of 455 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Hiroshi Yoshida prints typically sell for $1,700–$8,820 (the middle half of 65 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 Hiroshi Yoshida print?
Based on 670 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hiroshi Yoshida print is $1,099. 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 Hiroshi Yoshida's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hiroshi Yoshida print is $87,575.
What is the average price of a Hiroshi Yoshida work on paper?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hiroshi Yoshida work on paper is $1,592. 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 Hiroshi Yoshida's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hiroshi Yoshida work on paper is $26,671.
What is the average price of a small Hiroshi Yoshida print?
Based on 455 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hiroshi Yoshida print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,200, 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 the average price of a medium Hiroshi Yoshida print?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hiroshi Yoshida print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,250, 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 Hiroshi Yoshida's auction record?
Hiroshi Yoshida's auction record is $87,575, set in 2019.
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