Kitagawa Utamaro II (1789–1831)
Kitagawa Utamaro II is a Japanese artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,121. 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 Kitagawa Utamaro II sold in 2026 for $2,938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitagawa Utamaro II work is $1,121.
The median Kitagawa Utamaro II print sells for $1,310 across 13 lots.
The median Kitagawa Utamaro II work on paper sells for $1,202 across 6 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 | 17 | $1,310†‡ | $3,068 | 76.5% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,202 | $61,957 | — | 2022-06-11 |
† 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) | 8 | $791–$2,388† | $1,561† | $3,068 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $61,957 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,068 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,938 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,733 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kitagawa Utamaro II worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kitagawa Utamaro II work is $1,121. The median Kitagawa Utamaro II print sells for $1,310 across 13 lots. The median Kitagawa Utamaro II work on paper sells for $1,202 across 6 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 Kitagawa Utamaro II print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kitagawa Utamaro II print is $1,310. 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 Kitagawa Utamaro II's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kitagawa Utamaro II print is $3,068.
What is Kitagawa Utamaro II's auction record?
Kitagawa Utamaro II's auction record is $61,957, set in 2010.
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