Hokusai (1760–1849)
Hokusai is a Japanese artist with 334 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $465. 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 Hokusai sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $7,597 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hokusai on OpeningBid →What is a Hokusai work worth?
Across 248 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hokusai work is $465.
The median Hokusai print sells for $483 across 195 lots.
The median Hokusai painting sells for $425 across 7 lots.
The median Hokusai work on paper sells for $349 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hokusai prints typically sell for $93–$1,552 (the middle half of 57 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 | 226 | $483†‡ | $29,375 | 86.3% | 2026-07-24 |
| Paintings | 20 | $425‡ | $1,018‡ | 35% | 2024-03-09 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $349†‡ | $7,277‡ | 75% | 2026-08-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $511† | $511† | — | 2011-03-31 |
| Photography | 1 | $55† | $55† | — | 2016-01-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $24,725 | $29,375 | — | 2005-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hokusai's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (226 lots) median $483 with 86.3% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $425, record $1,018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $24,725.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $93–$1,552†‡ | $200†‡ | $18,485‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $57–$232‡ | $90‡ | $1,400‡ |
† 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 | $312–$888‡ | $488‡ | $1,018‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $191–$1,563†‡ | $349†‡ | $7,277‡ |
† 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 | 2005 | $29,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $29,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $7,277‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $2,765 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,018‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,000‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $511† |
| Photography | 2016 | $55† |
† 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 Hokusai worth?
Across 248 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hokusai work is $465. The median Hokusai print sells for $483 across 195 lots. The median Hokusai painting sells for $425 across 7 lots. The median Hokusai work on paper sells for $349 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hokusai prints typically sell for $93–$1,552 (the middle half of 57 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 Hokusai print?
Based on 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hokusai print is $483. 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 Hokusai's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hokusai print is $29,375.
What is the average price of a Hokusai painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hokusai painting is $425. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hokusai's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hokusai painting is $1,018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Hokusai work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hokusai work on paper is $349. 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 Hokusai's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hokusai work on paper is $7,277. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Hokusai print?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hokusai print (small (under 50 cm)) is $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 Hokusai's auction record?
Hokusai's auction record is $29,375, set in 2005.
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