Kanō Tan'yū (1602–1674)
Kanō Tan'yū is a Japanese artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $935. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Kanō Tan'yū sold in 2015 for $221,313, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kanō Tan'yū on OpeningBid →What is a Kanō Tan'yū work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kanō Tan'yū work is $935.
The median Kanō Tan'yū work on paper sells for $6,638 across 9 lots.
The median Kanō Tan'yū painting sells for $600 across 7 lots.
The median Kanō Tan'yū print sells for $145 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $145 | $145 | 50% | 2022-06-29 |
| Paintings | 10 | $600‡ | $1,679‡ | 70% | 2024-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $6,638 | $221,313 | 90% | 2022-09-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kanō Tan'yū's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $145 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $600, record $1,679. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Kanō Tan'yū painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,535–$16,972 | $10,504 | $221,313 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $221,313 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $16,972 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $1,679‡ |
| Paintings | 2004 | $1,330‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $145 |
‡ 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 Kanō Tan'yū worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kanō Tan'yū work is $935. The median Kanō Tan'yū work on paper sells for $6,638 across 9 lots. The median Kanō Tan'yū painting sells for $600 across 7 lots. The median Kanō Tan'yū print sells for $145 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kanō Tan'yū's auction record?
Kanō Tan'yū's auction record is $221,313, set in 2015.
See the full Kanō Tan'yū record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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