Ishiwata Koitsu (1897–1987)
Ishiwata Koitsu is a Japanese artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2008, 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 Ishiwata Koitsu sold in 2025 for $6,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ishiwata Koitsu on OpeningBid →What is a Ishiwata Koitsu work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ishiwata Koitsu work is $275.
The median Ishiwata Koitsu print sells for $250 across 12 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 | 13 | $250†‡ | $6,985 | 92.3% | 2025-09-25 |
† 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) | 6 | $238–$2,616† | $1,179† | $3,780 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,985 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,334 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ishiwata Koitsu worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ishiwata Koitsu work is $275. The median Ishiwata Koitsu print sells for $250 across 12 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 Ishiwata Koitsu print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ishiwata Koitsu print is $250. 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 Ishiwata Koitsu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ishiwata Koitsu print is $6,985.
What is Ishiwata Koitsu's auction record?
Ishiwata Koitsu's auction record is $6,985, set in 2025.
See the full Ishiwata Koitsu record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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