Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797–1861)
What is Kuniyoshi Utagawa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 301 auction results for Kuniyoshi Utagawa at 58 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $567 including buyer’s premium (middle half $97–$4,119, n=18). The auction record is $258,010 for Mitsukuni defying the skeleton spectre conjured up by Princess Takiyasha (Souma no Furudairi Yokai ga Shadokuro to Tatakau Oya Notarou Mitsukuni) (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 182 | $2,812 |
| Prints | 13 | $208 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $1,543 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $971 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 301 results from 58 houses · How we compute these figures
Kuniyoshi Utagawa is a Japanese artist with 382 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,561. 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 Kuniyoshi Utagawa sold in 2026 for $3,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kuniyoshi Utagawa work is $1,561.
The median Kuniyoshi Utagawa print sells for $1,070 across 239 lots.
The median Kuniyoshi Utagawa work on paper sells for $3,256 across 4 lots.
The median Kuniyoshi Utagawa painting sells for $544 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kuniyoshi Utagawa prints typically sell for $117–$1,529 (the middle half of 113 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 | 271 | $1,070†‡ | $258,010 | 88.2% | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 2 | $544 | $984 | — | 2026-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,256† | $5,825 | — | 2024-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $40,071 | $258,010 | — | 2026-03-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kuniyoshi Utagawa's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (271 lots) median $1,070 with 88.2% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $544, record $984. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $40,071.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 113 | $117–$1,529†‡ | $472†‡ | $258,010 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $119–$1,082†‡ | $271†‡ | $2,367 |
† 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 | 2019 | $258,010 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $141,917 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,825 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $5,787 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $984 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $105 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kuniyoshi Utagawa worth?
Across 269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kuniyoshi Utagawa work is $1,561. The median Kuniyoshi Utagawa print sells for $1,070 across 239 lots. The median Kuniyoshi Utagawa work on paper sells for $3,256 across 4 lots. The median Kuniyoshi Utagawa painting sells for $544 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kuniyoshi Utagawa prints typically sell for $117–$1,529 (the middle half of 113 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 Kuniyoshi Utagawa print?
Based on 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kuniyoshi Utagawa print is $1,070. 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 Kuniyoshi Utagawa's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kuniyoshi Utagawa print is $258,010.
What is the average price of a small Kuniyoshi Utagawa print?
Based on 113 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kuniyoshi Utagawa print (small (under 50 cm)) is $472, 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 Kuniyoshi Utagawa print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kuniyoshi Utagawa print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $271, 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 Kuniyoshi Utagawa's auction record?
Kuniyoshi Utagawa's auction record is $258,010, set in 2019.
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