Kawase Hasui (1883–1957)
What is Kawase Hasui’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 196 auction results for Kawase Hasui at 29 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,096 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,176–$6,144, n=57). The auction record is $40,960 for Ame no Kiyomizudera (Kiyomizu Temple in rain) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ame no Kiyomizudera (Kiyomizu Temple in rain), 1921 | Woodblock print | $40,960 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Shiba Zojoji (Zojoji Temple, Shiba), 1925 | Woodblock print | $40,960 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Beach Hut at Himi in Etchu Province (Hama sho’oku, Etchu Himi), 1921 | Woodblock print | $38,736 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Lake Kugushi in Wakasa Province (Wakasa Kugushi-ko), 1920 | Woodblock print | $28,307 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Hillside farm at dusk | Painting on paper | $26,250 | Eldred's (Robert C. Eldred Co.) | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Shiba Zojoji (Zojoji temple, Shiba), 1925 | — | $17,500 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Snow at a Guest House Overlooking a Pond, 1920 | Woodblock print | $16,640 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Hirosaki Saishoin (Saishoin Temple, Hirosaki), 1936 | Woodblock print | $14,080 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Taisho era (1912-1926), dated 1921, 1883 | — | $13,189 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | Shato no yuki, Hie jinja (Snow at the Shrine Front, Hie Shrine), 1931 | Woodblock print | $12,800 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 115 | $3,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 84 | $3,899 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 196 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Kawase Hasui is a Japanese artist with 206 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,800. 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 Kawase Hasui is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,245; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kawase Hasui work is $2,800.
The median Kawase Hasui print sells for $3,200 across 36 lots.
The median Kawase Hasui work on paper sells for $2,340 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kawase Hasui prints typically sell for $2,400–$5,099 (the middle half of 35 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 | 36 | $3,200†‡ | $38,736 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,340 | $2,340 | — | 2023-06-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $21,875 | $40,960 | — | 2026-09-09 |
† 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) | 35 | $2,400–$5,099†‡ | $3,500†‡ | $38,736 |
† 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 | $38,736 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $28,307 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,340 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kawase Hasui worth?
Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kawase Hasui work is $2,800. The median Kawase Hasui print sells for $3,200 across 36 lots. The median Kawase Hasui work on paper sells for $2,340 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kawase Hasui prints typically sell for $2,400–$5,099 (the middle half of 35 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 Kawase Hasui print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kawase Hasui print is $3,200. 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 Kawase Hasui's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kawase Hasui print is $38,736.
What is the average price of a small Kawase Hasui print?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kawase Hasui print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,500, 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 Kawase Hasui's auction record?
Kawase Hasui's auction record is $40,960, set in 2026.
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