KANEKO Kuniyoshi (b. 1936)
KANEKO Kuniyoshi is a Japanese artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,005. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by KANEKO Kuniyoshi sold in 2026 for $14,799, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KANEKO Kuniyoshi work is $4,005.
The median KANEKO Kuniyoshi painting sells for $11,130 across 13 lots.
The median KANEKO Kuniyoshi print sells for $1,537 across 7 lots.
The median KANEKO Kuniyoshi work on paper sells for $3,116 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $1,537‡ | $2,303‡ | 70% | 2019-12-05 |
| Paintings | 16 | $11,130‡ | $24,503‡ | 81.3% | 2026-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,116‡ | $4,005 | 40% | 2020-07-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $305‡ | $305‡ | — | 2016-11-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
KANEKO Kuniyoshi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,537 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $11,130, record $24,503. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical KANEKO Kuniyoshi painting sells for around 7.2× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $520–$1,537‡ | $711‡ | $1,537‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,633–$13,370‡ | $9,307‡ | $21,205‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $24,503‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $23,202‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,005 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,303‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,227‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,537‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $305‡ |
‡ 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 KANEKO Kuniyoshi worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KANEKO Kuniyoshi work is $4,005. The median KANEKO Kuniyoshi painting sells for $11,130 across 13 lots. The median KANEKO Kuniyoshi print sells for $1,537 across 7 lots. The median KANEKO Kuniyoshi work on paper sells for $3,116 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a KANEKO Kuniyoshi painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KANEKO Kuniyoshi painting is $11,130. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is KANEKO Kuniyoshi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KANEKO Kuniyoshi painting is $24,503. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small KANEKO Kuniyoshi painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small KANEKO Kuniyoshi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is KANEKO Kuniyoshi's auction record?
KANEKO Kuniyoshi's auction record is $24,503, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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