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# Kitagawa Utamaro I (1750–1806)

Kitagawa Utamaro I is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $13,825.

A work by Kitagawa Utamaro I sold in 2020 for $81,876, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kitagawa Utamaro I work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitagawa Utamaro I work is $13,825.

The median Kitagawa Utamaro I print sells for $6,831 across 6 lots.

The median Kitagawa Utamaro I work on paper sells for $81,876 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $6,831 | $40,075 | — | 2020-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $81,876 | $81,876 | — | 2020-11-03 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,838–$18,825 | $8,825 | $40,075 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $81,876 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $40,075 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $18,825 |

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 Kitagawa Utamaro I worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitagawa Utamaro I work is $13,825. The median Kitagawa Utamaro I print sells for $6,831 across 6 lots. The median Kitagawa Utamaro I work on paper sells for $81,876 across 1 lots.

### What is Kitagawa Utamaro I's auction record?

Kitagawa Utamaro I's auction record is $81,876, set in 2020.

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

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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.