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# Kano Tessai (1845–1925)

Kano Tessai is a Japanese artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,020.

A work by Kano Tessai sold in 2022 for $1,211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kano Tessai work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kano Tessai work is $1,020.

The median Kano Tessai work on paper sells for $2,678 across 2 lots.

The median Kano Tessai sculpture sells for $550 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,678 | $4,080 | — | 2021-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $550 | $550 | — | 2024-03-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,275 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $550 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Kano Tessai worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kano Tessai work is $1,020. The median Kano Tessai work on paper sells for $2,678 across 2 lots. The median Kano Tessai sculpture sells for $550 across 1 lots.

### What is Kano Tessai's auction record?

Kano Tessai's auction record is $4,080, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kano Tessai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kano-tessai (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.