Kunisada (b. 1786)
What is Kunisada’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 219 auction results for Kunisada at 43 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $320–$1,426, n=6). The auction record is $17,780 for A wakizashi | Signed Izumi no kami Fujiwara Kunisada | Edo period, 17th century (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A wakizashi | Signed Izumi no kami Fujiwara Kunisada | Edo period, 17th century | Wakizashi | $17,780 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | woodblock concertina album, 19th century | Sumi and colour on paper | $12,905 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 3 | Six triptychs depicting Prince Genji | Triptychs | $3,607 | Christie's | Jul 2005 |
| 4 | TWO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS | Japanese woodblock prints | $3,183 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 5 | Hayariso | Oban tate-e | $1,870 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 1993 |
| 6 | Rikoso ("The clever type") | Oban tate-e | $1,870 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 1993 |
| 7 | ALBUM D’ENVIRON SOIXANTE-QUINZE ESTAMPES OBAN | Oban prints, accordion-style, double-sided | $1,795 | Tajan | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | TWO KAKEMONO-E, KUNISADA | Kakemono-e | $1,540 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1993 |
| 9 | THREE OBAN TATE-E, BY TOYOKUNI III (KUNISADA), JAPAN, LATE EDO PERIOD, CA. 1850., circa 1850 | Woodblock prints | $1,070 | Tajan | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Kunisada, kakemono-e | Woodblock print | $750 | Christie's | Mar 2001 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $326 |
| Other | 90 | $238 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $320 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $256 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 219 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
Kunisada is a Japanese artist with 283 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $200. 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 sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunisada work is $200.
The median Kunisada print sells for $179 across 159 lots.
The median Kunisada work on paper sells for $326 across 5 lots.
The median Kunisada photograph sells for $59 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kunisada prints typically sell for $79–$289 (the middle half of 49 sold 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 | 222 | $179†‡ | $6,627‡ | 71.6% | 2026-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $326‡ | $12,905 | — | 2022-12-21 |
| Photography | 2 | $59 | $59 | — | 2008-04-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $1,870†‡ | $17,780 | — | 2026-04-29 |
† 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) | 49 | $79–$289†‡ | $161†‡ | $6,627‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $85–$250†‡ | $167†‡ | $750 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $12,905 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $6,627‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $3,183 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $326 |
| Photography | 2008 | $59 |
| Photography | 2008 | $59 |
‡ 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 204 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunisada work is $200. The median Kunisada print sells for $179 across 159 lots. The median Kunisada work on paper sells for $326 across 5 lots. The median Kunisada photograph sells for $59 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kunisada prints typically sell for $79–$289 (the middle half of 49 sold 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 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kunisada print is $179. 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 $6,627. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Kunisada print?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kunisada print (small (under 50 cm)) is $161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Kunisada print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kunisada print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $167, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 auction record?
Kunisada's auction record is $17,780, set in 2025.
See the full Kunisada record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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