Kunisada (1823–1880)
Kunisada is a Japanese artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $180. 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 Kunisada is recorded as sold in 2024 for $405; 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 Kunisada on OpeningBid →What is a Kunisada work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunisada work is $180.
The median Kunisada print sells for $180 across 22 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 | 41 | $180†‡ | $2,791 | 53.7% | 2026-04-25 |
† 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 | $137–$550‡ | $175‡ | $2,791 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $2,791 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $696‡ |
‡ 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 Kunisada worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunisada work is $180. The median Kunisada print sells for $180 across 22 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 Kunisada print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kunisada print is $180. 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 Kunisada's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kunisada print is $2,791.
What is Kunisada's auction record?
Kunisada's auction record is $2,791, set in 2021.
See the full Kunisada record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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