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# Katsukawa Shun'ei (1762–1819)

Katsukawa Shun'ei is a Japanese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,184. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Katsukawa Shun'ei sold in 2026 for $1,184, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Katsukawa Shun'ei work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katsukawa Shun'ei work is $1,184.

The median Katsukawa Shun'ei print sells for $1,184 across 11 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 | 13 | $1,184‡ | $4,281 | 84.6% | 2026-06-12 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $244–$2,403‡ | $1,473‡ | $4,281 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $4,281 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,994 |

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 Katsukawa Shun'ei worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katsukawa Shun'ei work is $1,184. The median Katsukawa Shun'ei print sells for $1,184 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Katsukawa Shun'ei print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katsukawa Shun'ei print is $1,184. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Katsukawa Shun'ei's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Katsukawa Shun'ei print is $4,281.

### What is the average price of a small Katsukawa Shun'ei print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Katsukawa Shun'ei print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,473, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Katsukawa Shun'ei's auction record?

Katsukawa Shun'ei's auction record is $4,281, 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, “Katsukawa Shun'ei auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/katsukawa-shunei (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.