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# Kuniyoshi Yasuo

Kuniyoshi Yasuo is an American/Japanese artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,585. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kuniyoshi Yasuo is recorded as sold in 2016 for $5,979; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kuniyoshi Yasuo work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kuniyoshi Yasuo work is $2,585.

The median Kuniyoshi Yasuo print sells for $2,530 across 28 lots.

The median Kuniyoshi Yasuo work on paper sells for $5,283 across 6 lots.

The median Kuniyoshi Yasuo photograph sells for $1,266 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Kuniyoshi Yasuo prints typically sell for $1,410–$2,920 (the middle half of 20 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 | 33 | $2,530‡ | $15,538 | 84.8% | 2026-04-29 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $5,283‡ | $29,220 | 85.7% | 2016-12-08 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,266 | $2,032 | — | 2025-10-16 |

‡ 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) | 20 | $1,410–$2,920‡ | $2,290‡ | $15,538 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,370–$5,979‡ | $4,586‡ | $16,000 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $29,220 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $16,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $15,538 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $6,753 |
| Photography | 2025 | $2,032 |
| Photography | 1992 | $500 |

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 Kuniyoshi Yasuo worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kuniyoshi Yasuo work is $2,585. The median Kuniyoshi Yasuo print sells for $2,530 across 28 lots. The median Kuniyoshi Yasuo work on paper sells for $5,283 across 6 lots. The median Kuniyoshi Yasuo photograph sells for $1,266 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kuniyoshi Yasuo prints typically sell for $1,410–$2,920 (the middle half of 20 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 Yasuo print?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kuniyoshi Yasuo print is $2,530. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kuniyoshi Yasuo's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kuniyoshi Yasuo print is $15,538.

### What is the average price of a small Kuniyoshi Yasuo print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kuniyoshi Yasuo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kuniyoshi Yasuo's auction record?

Kuniyoshi Yasuo's auction record is $29,220, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kuniyoshi Yasuo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kuniyoshi-yasuo (updated 2026-11-01).

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.