Ito Jakuchu (1716–1800)
What is Ito Jakuchu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Ito Jakuchu at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $244,713 including buyer’s premium (middle half $82,851–$505,669, n=7). The auction record is $1,590,000 for Pair of Cranes and the Rising Sun (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pair of Cranes and the Rising Sun, 1716 | Burlap | $1,590,000 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Cockerel among flowers, 1756 | Colour | $1,223,564 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Cockerel in snow, 1683 | Colour | $734,138 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Crane, Pine and Bamboo, 1716 | Burlap | $277,200 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | The Thirty-six Poetic Immortals (Sanjurokkasen zu), 1736 | Lacquered wood | $244,713 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Warbling white eyes on plum branch | Colour | $163,142 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Roosters, hens and chicks, 1716 | Two-panel screens | $137,500 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | ROOSTER AND BRANCH, 1716 | Burlap | $100,000 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | Jyokyoshu (Improvisations on a Riverboat Journey), 1716 | Handscroll | $60,480 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Leaping Carp, 1716 | Hanging scroll | $50,400 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $277,200 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $137,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $131,571 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Ito Jakuchu is a Japanese artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $50,400. 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 Ito Jakuchu sold in 2025 for $1,223,564, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ito Jakuchu work is $50,400.
The median Ito Jakuchu work on paper sells for $137,500 across 9 lots.
The median Ito Jakuchu painting sells for $51,280 across 4 lots.
The median Ito Jakuchu print sells for $47 across 1 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 | 2 | $47‡ | $47‡ | 50% | 2025-06-10 |
| Paintings | 8 | $51,280 | $1.6M | 50% | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $137,500 | $1.2M | 75% | 2026-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $260,956 | $1.6M | — | 2025-11-22 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ito Jakuchu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $47 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $51,280, record $1,590,000. A typical Ito Jakuchu painting sells for around 1,094× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $260,956.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $44,100–$505,669 | $163,142 | $1.2M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $734,138 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $100,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $47‡ |
‡ 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 Ito Jakuchu worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ito Jakuchu work is $50,400. The median Ito Jakuchu work on paper sells for $137,500 across 9 lots. The median Ito Jakuchu painting sells for $51,280 across 4 lots. The median Ito Jakuchu print sells for $47 across 1 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 Ito Jakuchu work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ito Jakuchu work on paper is $137,500.
What is Ito Jakuchu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ito Jakuchu work on paper is $1,223,564.
What is Ito Jakuchu's auction record?
Ito Jakuchu's auction record is $1,590,000, set in 2021.
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