Hiroshige (1826–1869)
What is Hiroshige’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 446 auction results for Hiroshige at 39 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $193 including buyer’s premium (middle half $129–$939, n=21). The auction record is $8,000 for Thirty Six Views (2013, Grogan & Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 113 | $391 |
| Prints | 6 | $205 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $304 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 446 results from 39 houses · How we compute these figures
Hiroshige is a Japanese artist with 653 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $417. 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 Hiroshige sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $961 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hiroshige on OpeningBid →What is a Hiroshige work worth?
Across 431 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hiroshige work is $417.
The median Hiroshige print sells for $403 across 430 lots.
The median Hiroshige work on paper sells for $6,431 across 2 lots.
The median Hiroshige sculpture sells for $12,932 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hiroshige prints typically sell for $187–$805 (the middle half of 281 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 | 642 | $403†‡ | $55,582‡ | 67% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,431‡ | $7,438‡ | — | 2017-03-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $12,932‡ | $12,932‡ | — | 2013-10-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $6,792‡ | $55,582‡ | — | 2025-07-08 |
† 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) | 281 | $187–$805†‡ | $350†‡ | $55,582‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $235–$703†‡ | $361†‡ | $1,200‡ |
† 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 | 2025 | $55,582‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $23,821‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $12,932‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $7,438‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,423‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hiroshige worth?
Across 431 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hiroshige work is $417. The median Hiroshige print sells for $403 across 430 lots. The median Hiroshige work on paper sells for $6,431 across 2 lots. The median Hiroshige sculpture sells for $12,932 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hiroshige prints typically sell for $187–$805 (the middle half of 281 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 Hiroshige print?
Based on 430 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hiroshige print is $403. 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 Hiroshige's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hiroshige print is $55,582. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Hiroshige print?
Based on 281 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hiroshige print (small (under 50 cm)) is $350, 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 Hiroshige print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hiroshige print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $361, 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 Hiroshige's auction record?
Hiroshige's auction record is $55,582, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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