Kubo Shunman (1757–1820)
What is Kubo Shunman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Kubo Shunman at 6 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,492 including buyer’s premium (middle half $329–$3,326, n=10). The auction record is $10,234 for Butterflies and Moths (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butterflies and Moths, 1810 | Woodblock print | $10,234 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Butterflies and Moths, 1810 | Woodblock print | $10,234 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 236 (Ni hyaku sanjuroku dan), 1757 | Woodblock print surimono | $6,742 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 4 | Kyu-dan (Episode nine, harp and lacquer box), 1810 | Woodblock print | $6,500 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Blue Celadon Ladle Stand (Ao seiji shakutate), 1817 | Woodblock print | $3,655 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Episode Eighty-one (Hachiju-ichi-dan), from the series Tales of Ise for the Asakusa Group (Asakusagawa Ise monogatari), mid-1810s | Woodblock print | $2,339 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Free reed pipe (Sho), 1810 | Woodblock print | $1,901 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | (1757-1820), 1820 | Ink | $1,278 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rei (Coutersy), 1757 | Woodcuts | $5,040 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Votive painting of Tamura attacking the demons, 1757 | Woodblock print | $2,800 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $1,580 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,120 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Kubo Shunman is a Japanese artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,278.
A work by Kubo Shunman sold in 2025 for $3,655, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Kubo Shunman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Kubo Shunman on OpeningBid →What is a Kubo Shunman work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kubo Shunman work is $1,278.
The median Kubo Shunman print sells for $2,120 across 16 lots.
The median Kubo Shunman work on paper sells for $1,278 across 1 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 | $2,120 | $10,234 | 94.1% | 2025-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,278 | $1,278 | 50% | 2018-06-15 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $761–$5,770 | $2,339 | $10,234 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $10,234 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $10,234 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,278 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kubo Shunman worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kubo Shunman work is $1,278. The median Kubo Shunman print sells for $2,120 across 16 lots. The median Kubo Shunman work on paper sells for $1,278 across 1 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 Kubo Shunman print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kubo Shunman print is $2,120.
What is Kubo Shunman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kubo Shunman print is $10,234.
What is the average price of a small Kubo Shunman print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kubo Shunman print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,339, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Kubo Shunman's auction record?
Kubo Shunman's auction record is $10,234, set in 2025.
See the full Kubo Shunman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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