Kunisada I (1786–1865)
Kunisada I is a Japanese artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $214. 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 I is recorded as sold in 2026 for $215; 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 I on OpeningBid →What is a Kunisada I work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunisada I work is $214.
The median Kunisada I print sells for $215 across 11 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 | 20 | $215‡ | $1,554‡ | 55% | 2026-07-15 |
‡ 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) | 10 | $201–$268‡ | $208‡ | $397‡ |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $1,554‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $397‡ |
‡ 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 I worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunisada I work is $214. The median Kunisada I print sells for $215 across 11 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 I print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kunisada I print is $215. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kunisada I's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kunisada I print is $1,554. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Kunisada I print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kunisada I print (small (under 50 cm)) is $208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kunisada I's auction record?
Kunisada I's auction record is $397, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Kunisada I record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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