Katsukawa Shunsen (1762–1830)
Katsukawa Shunsen is a Japanese artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $625. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Katsukawa Shunsen sold in 2023 for $3,276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Katsukawa Shunsen on OpeningBid →What is a Katsukawa Shunsen work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katsukawa Shunsen work is $625.
The median Katsukawa Shunsen print sells for $362 across 9 lots.
The median Katsukawa Shunsen work on paper sells for $888 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 | 11 | $362‡ | $3,276 | 81.8% | 2025-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $888 | $888 | — | 2019-06-07 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $337–$2,874‡ | $1,227‡ | $3,276 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $3,276 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $888 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Katsukawa Shunsen worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katsukawa Shunsen work is $625. The median Katsukawa Shunsen print sells for $362 across 9 lots. The median Katsukawa Shunsen work on paper sells for $888 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 Katsukawa Shunsen print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katsukawa Shunsen print is $362. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Katsukawa Shunsen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katsukawa Shunsen print is $3,276.
What is Katsukawa Shunsen's auction record?
Katsukawa Shunsen's auction record is $3,276, set in 2023.
See the full Katsukawa Shunsen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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