Katsukawa Shunsho (1726–1792)
What is Katsukawa Shunsho’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Katsukawa Shunsho at 20 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,782 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,017–$5,848, n=20). The auction record is $25,000 for The actor Ichikawa Danjuro (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The actor Ichikawa Danjuro, 1725 | — | $25,000 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1783, 1726 | — | $20,075 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | Sasaki Moritsuna se battant avec Fujito, 1896 | Tin | $15,220 | Artcurial | May 2018 |
| 4 | Partie gauche d'un diptyque, portrait de l'acteur Ôtani Hiroemon III dans le rôle de Hige no Ikyû, 1896 | Non signée | $14,459 | Artcurial | May 2018 |
| 5 | Actor Ichikawa Danjuro as Shoki, 1726 | Woodblock print | $10,710 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Sasaki Takatsuna winning a fight, 1726 | Woodblock print | $6,250 | Christie's | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | The actor Nakamura Sukegoro II in the role of Dozaburo, 1770 | Woodblock print with embossing, signed | $5,848 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792) | Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke II, Iwai Hanshiro IV and possibly Iwai Karumo conversing backstage | Edo period, late 18th century, 1782 | Woodcuts | $21,930 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Actors Onoe Matsusuke, Iwai Hanshiro IV and Ichikawa Yaozo III in the roles of a samurai, courtesan and retainer, 1780 | Woodcuts | $5,848 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Onnagata actor Nakamura Noshio I and actor Mikuni Fujigoro in the roles of the courtesan Takao and Shida no Saemon | Woodcuts | $5,848 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 23 | $5,292 |
| Other | 16 | $3,895 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $5,020 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Katsukawa Shunsho is a Japanese artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,640. 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 Katsukawa Shunsho sold in 2025 for $3,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katsukawa Shunsho work is $1,640.
The median Katsukawa Shunsho print sells for $2,520 across 58 lots.
The median Katsukawa Shunsho work on paper sells for $586 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Katsukawa Shunsho prints typically sell for $872–$5,848 (the middle half of 48 sold 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 | 70 | $2,520†‡ | $21,930 | 82.9% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $586‡ | $586‡ | 66.7% | 2025-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $21,003 | $25,000 | — | 2025-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 48 | $872–$5,848†‡ | $2,837†‡ | $21,930 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2025 | $21,930 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $15,220 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $586‡ |
‡ 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 Katsukawa Shunsho worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katsukawa Shunsho work is $1,640. The median Katsukawa Shunsho print sells for $2,520 across 58 lots. The median Katsukawa Shunsho work on paper sells for $586 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Katsukawa Shunsho prints typically sell for $872–$5,848 (the middle half of 48 sold 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 Shunsho print?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Katsukawa Shunsho print is $2,520. 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 Katsukawa Shunsho's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Katsukawa Shunsho print is $21,930.
What is the average price of a small Katsukawa Shunsho print?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Katsukawa Shunsho print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,837, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Katsukawa Shunsho's auction record?
Katsukawa Shunsho's auction record is $25,000, set in 2017.
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