Kawarazaki Shodo (1889–1973)
What is Kawarazaki Shodo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Kawarazaki Shodo at 14 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $175–$274, n=5). The auction record is $324 for Chrysanthemum (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chrysanthemum | Woodblock | $324 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Magnolia; Forsythia, 1889 | Two woodblock prints | $274 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Chrysanthemums | Woodblock prints | $250 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Blue irises, 1970s | Oban tata-e / woodblock print | $197 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | White Plum, Peony and Bellflower, 1956 | Woodblock | $175 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Magnolia Blossoms, 1970s | Oban tata-e / woodblock print | $169 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Maple Leaves in Fall, White Peonies and Morning Glory | Woodblock | $150 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Bamboo, circa 1970s | Woodblock print | $118 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Japanese flower kiyomi, 1970s | Oban tata-e / woodblock print | $113 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Red Spider Lilies & Camellia from the series Floral Calendar of Japan | Woodblock print | $83 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $150 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $175 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Kawarazaki Shodo is a Japanese artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $172. 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 Kawarazaki Shodo sold in 2026 for $324, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Kawarazaki Shodo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Kawarazaki Shodo on OpeningBid →What is a Kawarazaki Shodo work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kawarazaki Shodo work is $172.
The median Kawarazaki Shodo print sells for $186 across 22 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 | 22 | $186†‡ | $550† | — | 2026-04-01 |
† 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) | 16 | $144–$412†‡ | $299†‡ | $550† |
† 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 | 2026 | $550† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $542† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kawarazaki Shodo worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kawarazaki Shodo work is $172. The median Kawarazaki Shodo print sells for $186 across 22 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 Kawarazaki Shodo print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kawarazaki Shodo print is $186. 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 Kawarazaki Shodo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kawarazaki Shodo print is $550. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $550 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Kawarazaki Shodo print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kawarazaki Shodo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $299, 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 Kawarazaki Shodo's auction record?
Kawarazaki Shodo's auction record is $550, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $550 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Kawarazaki Shodo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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