Kunichika (1835–1900)
Kunichika is a Japanese artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $119. 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 sold in 2025 for $1,686, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kunichika on OpeningBid →What is a Kunichika work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunichika work is $119.
The median Kunichika print sells for $140 across 47 lots.
The median Kunichika sculpture sells for $1,686 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 | 74 | $140†‡ | $582 | 63.5% | 2026-01-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,686 | $1,686 | — | 2025-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $582 | $1,686 | — | 2025-11-26 |
† 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) | 8 | $74–$286†‡ | $95†‡ | $385 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,686 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $582 |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $460 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kunichika worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunichika work is $119. The median Kunichika print sells for $140 across 47 lots. The median Kunichika sculpture sells for $1,686 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 Kunichika print?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kunichika print is $140. 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 $582.
What is Kunichika's auction record?
Kunichika's auction record is $1,686, set in 2025.
See the full Kunichika record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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