Hiroshige (1797–1858)
Hiroshige is a Japanese artist with 1,059 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $275. 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 $284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hiroshige on OpeningBid →What is a Hiroshige work worth?
Across 811 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hiroshige work is $275.
The median Hiroshige print sells for $253 across 771 lots.
The median Hiroshige painting sells for $850 across 7 lots.
The median Hiroshige work on paper sells for $1,955 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hiroshige prints typically sell for $78–$288 (the middle half of 118 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 | 964 | $253†‡ | $54,844† | 80% | 2026-09-15 |
| Paintings | 13 | $850‡ | $4,754‡ | 53.8% | 2021-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,955‡ | $7,480 | 91.7% | 1998-06-27 |
| Photography | 2 | $31† | $31† | 50% | 2018-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $6,436†‡ | $54,844† | — | 2023-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hiroshige's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (964 lots) median $253 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $850, record $4,754. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Hiroshige painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $6,436.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 118 | $78–$288†‡ | $143†‡ | $6,014 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $101–$603†‡ | $180†‡ | $1,000‡ |
† 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) | 6 | $812–$1,488‡ | $925‡ | $4,754‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,700–$7,475 | $1,955 | $7,480 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $54,844† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $19,975 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $7,480 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $7,475 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,754‡ |
| Paintings | 1990 | $1,650‡ |
| Photography | 2018 | $31† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 811 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hiroshige work is $275. The median Hiroshige print sells for $253 across 771 lots. The median Hiroshige painting sells for $850 across 7 lots. The median Hiroshige work on paper sells for $1,955 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hiroshige prints typically sell for $78–$288 (the middle half of 118 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 771 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hiroshige print is $253. 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 $54,844. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $54,844 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Hiroshige painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hiroshige painting is $850. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hiroshige's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hiroshige painting is $4,754. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Hiroshige work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hiroshige work on paper is $1,955. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hiroshige's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hiroshige work on paper is $7,480.
What is the average price of a small Hiroshige print?
Based on 118 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hiroshige print (small (under 50 cm)) is $143, 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 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hiroshige print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $180, 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 $54,844, set in 2003. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $54,844 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Hiroshige record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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