> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/keishu · updated 2026-11-01

# Keishu (1729–1797)

Keishu is a Japanese artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $206. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Keishu is recorded as sold in 2021 for $1,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Keishu work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keishu work is $206.

The median Keishu painting sells for $559 across 2 lots.

The median Keishu work on paper sells for $172 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $559‡ | $1,000‡ | 50% | 2021-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $172‡ | $294 | — | 2025-10-24 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $294 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $118 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $50‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Keishu worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Keishu work is $206. The median Keishu painting sells for $559 across 2 lots. The median Keishu work on paper sells for $172 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Keishu's auction record?

Keishu's auction record is $1,000, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Keishu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/keishu (updated 2026-11-01).

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.