> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kunisada-i · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kunisada I auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kunisada-i (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.