Kunichika (1835–1900)
Kunichika is a Japanese artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $242. 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 Kunichika is recorded as sold in 2026 for $397; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kunichika on OpeningBid →What is a Kunichika work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunichika work is $242.
The median Kunichika print sells for $242 across 16 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 | 22 | $242†‡ | $1,416‡ | 72.7% | 2026-03-11 |
† 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) | 7 | $209–$282†‡ | $242†‡ | $397‡ |
† 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 | 2010 | $1,416‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $598† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kunichika worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunichika work is $242. The median Kunichika print sells for $242 across 16 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 Kunichika print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kunichika print is $242. 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 Kunichika's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kunichika print is $1,416. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Kunichika's auction record?
Kunichika's auction record is $1,416, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Kunichika record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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