Hokusai Katsushika (1760–1849)
What is Hokusai Katsushika’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 291 auction results for Hokusai Katsushika at 53 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,814 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,176–$21,413, n=52). The auction record is $1,115,968 for Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), Bunka ninen | Hand-painted scroll | $1,115,968 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 2 | Kanagawa-oki nami-ura (Under the Wave off Kanagawa), 1760 | An ōban yoko-e print | $889,500 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa-oki nami-ura), also known as The Great Wave, 19th century | Woodblock print | $614,468 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa-oki nami-ura), also known as The Great Wave, 19th century | $532,952 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 | |
| 5 | SHOWER BELOW THE SUMMIT (SANKA HAKU-U), 19th century | $258,010 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 | |
| 6 | Fine Wind, Clear Weather (Gaifu kaisei), also known as Red Fuji | Woodblock print on paper | $134,533 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Fly-fishing (Kabari-nagashi) | Woodblock print | $88,604 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Gaifu kaisei [South Wind, Clear Weather], 'Red Fuji,' from the series Fugaku sanjurokkei [The Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji] | Blue outline, fine early impression and colour | $77,865 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 9 | In the Mountains of Totomi Province (Totomi sanchu), late 1831 | Woodblock print | $73,837 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Tsukuda Island in Musashi Province (Buyo Tsukuda-jima) | Berlin blue pigment printing | $70,883 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 160 | $7,312 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $5,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $3,713 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 291 results from 53 houses · How we compute these figures
Hokusai Katsushika is a Japanese artist with 385 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,485. 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 Katsushika is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,147; 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 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hokusai Katsushika work is $1,485.
The median Hokusai Katsushika print sells for $2,216 across 209 lots.
The median Hokusai Katsushika work on paper sells for $3,609 across 4 lots.
The median Hokusai Katsushika painting sells for $14,863 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hokusai Katsushika prints typically sell for $145–$8,042 (the middle half of 98 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 | 242 | $2,216†‡ | $889,500 | 86.4% | 2026-07-23 |
| Paintings | 2 | $14,863 | $19,713 | — | 2024-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,609‡ | $21,914 | 80% | 2025-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $88,604‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-06-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hokusai Katsushika's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (242 lots) median $2,216 with 86.4% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $14,863, record $19,713. A typical Hokusai Katsushika painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $88,604.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 98 | $145–$8,042†‡ | $673†‡ | $889,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $137–$3,308†‡ | $302†‡ | $15,421 |
† 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 | $889,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $614,468 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $21,914 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $19,713 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $10,012 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hokusai Katsushika worth?
Across 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hokusai Katsushika work is $1,485. The median Hokusai Katsushika print sells for $2,216 across 209 lots. The median Hokusai Katsushika work on paper sells for $3,609 across 4 lots. The median Hokusai Katsushika painting sells for $14,863 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hokusai Katsushika prints typically sell for $145–$8,042 (the middle half of 98 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 Katsushika print?
Based on 209 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hokusai Katsushika print is $2,216. 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 Katsushika's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hokusai Katsushika print is $889,500.
What is the average price of a small Hokusai Katsushika print?
Based on 98 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hokusai Katsushika print (small (under 50 cm)) is $673, 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 Katsushika's auction record?
Hokusai Katsushika's auction record is $1,115,968, set in 2008.
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