Kunisada Utagawa (b. 1786)
What is Kunisada Utagawa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 342 auction results for Kunisada Utagawa at 69 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $176 including buyer’s premium (middle half $121–$382, n=24). The auction record is $15,861 for The courtesans Hanaogi of the Ogiya house, Shiratama of the Tamaya house and Oyodo of the Tsuruya house (Tsuruya uchi Oyodo, Tamaya uchi Shiratama, Ogiya uchi Hanaogi) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 106 | $410 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $428 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $378 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 342 results from 69 houses · How we compute these figures
Kunisada Utagawa is a Japanese artist with 397 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $155. 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 Utagawa is recorded as sold in 2026 for $168; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunisada Utagawa work is $155.
The median Kunisada Utagawa print sells for $122 across 266 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kunisada Utagawa prints typically sell for $70–$210 (the middle half of 184 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kunisada Utagawa prints typically sell for $84–$286 (the middle half of 23 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 | 338 | $122†‡ | $15,861 | 78.7% | 2026-07-31 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $5,002 | $15,861 | — | 2026-06-12 |
† 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) | 184 | $70–$210†‡ | $102†‡ | $7,492 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $84–$286†‡ | $170†‡ | $15,861 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $15,861 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,014 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kunisada Utagawa worth?
Across 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kunisada Utagawa work is $155. The median Kunisada Utagawa print sells for $122 across 266 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kunisada Utagawa prints typically sell for $70–$210 (the middle half of 184 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kunisada Utagawa prints typically sell for $84–$286 (the middle half of 23 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 Utagawa print?
Based on 266 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kunisada Utagawa print is $122. 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 Utagawa's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kunisada Utagawa print is $15,861.
What is the average price of a small Kunisada Utagawa print?
Based on 184 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kunisada Utagawa print (small (under 50 cm)) is $102, 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 Utagawa print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kunisada Utagawa print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $170, 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 Utagawa's auction record?
Kunisada Utagawa's auction record is $15,861, set in 2021.
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