Bairei Kono (1844–1895)
Bairei Kono is a Japanese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $191. 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 Bairei Kono sold in 2026 for $305, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bairei Kono on OpeningBid →What is a Bairei Kono work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bairei Kono work is $191.
The median Bairei Kono print sells for $141 across 9 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 | 11 | $141†‡ | $1,275 | 81.8% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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) | 6 | $88–$280†‡ | $172†‡ | $1,004 |
† 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 | $1,275 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,004 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bairei Kono worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bairei Kono work is $191. The median Bairei Kono print sells for $141 across 9 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 Bairei Kono print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bairei Kono print is $141. 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 Bairei Kono's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bairei Kono print is $1,275.
What is Bairei Kono's auction record?
Bairei Kono's auction record is $1,275, set in 2017.
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