Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847–1915)
What is Kobayashi Kiyochika’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Kobayashi Kiyochika at 21 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $809 including buyer’s premium (middle half $493–$2,141, n=15). The auction record is $12,854 for Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1876-1881 (2017, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 40 | $1,625 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,820 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $217 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Kobayashi Kiyochika is a Japanese artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,272. 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 Kobayashi Kiyochika sold in 2026 for $3,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kobayashi Kiyochika work is $1,272.
The median Kobayashi Kiyochika print sells for $1,195 across 51 lots.
The median Kobayashi Kiyochika work on paper sells for $4,609 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kobayashi Kiyochika prints typically sell for $450–$2,928 (the middle half of 40 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 | 63 | $1,195†‡ | $12,854 | 81% | 2026-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,609 | $7,041 | — | 2025-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,700 | $12,854 | — | 2019-03-20 |
† 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) | 40 | $450–$2,928†‡ | $1,295†‡ | $10,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $203–$430† | $229† | $2,512 |
† 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 | 2017 | $12,854 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $10,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $7,041 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,177 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kobayashi Kiyochika worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kobayashi Kiyochika work is $1,272. The median Kobayashi Kiyochika print sells for $1,195 across 51 lots. The median Kobayashi Kiyochika work on paper sells for $4,609 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kobayashi Kiyochika prints typically sell for $450–$2,928 (the middle half of 40 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 Kobayashi Kiyochika print?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kobayashi Kiyochika print is $1,195. 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 Kobayashi Kiyochika's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kobayashi Kiyochika print is $12,854.
What is the average price of a small Kobayashi Kiyochika print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kobayashi Kiyochika print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,295, 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 Kobayashi Kiyochika's auction record?
Kobayashi Kiyochika's auction record is $12,854, set in 2017.
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