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# Kōno Bairei (1844–1895)

Kōno Bairei is a Japanese artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $740.

A work by Kōno Bairei sold in 2020 for $1,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kōno Bairei work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kōno Bairei work is $740.

The median Kōno Bairei work on paper sells for $854 across 4 lots.

The median Kōno Bairei print sells for $503 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $503 | $503 | — | 2023-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $854 | $8,863 | — | 2020-06-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $8,863 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,068 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $503 |

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 Kōno Bairei worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kōno Bairei work is $740. The median Kōno Bairei work on paper sells for $854 across 4 lots. The median Kōno Bairei print sells for $503 across 2 lots.

### What is Kōno Bairei's auction record?

Kōno Bairei's auction record is $8,863, set in 2010.

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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.