Kusakabe Kimbei (1840–1930)
What is Kusakabe Kimbei’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Kusakabe Kimbei at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $490 including buyer’s premium (middle half $254–$544, n=5). The auction record is $25,898 for Japan, 1880s (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 33 | $2,408 |
| Other | 7 | $1,766 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $2,375 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Kusakabe Kimbei is a Japanese artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,792. 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 Kusakabe Kimbei sold in 2026 for $1,792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kusakabe Kimbei work is $1,792.
The median Kusakabe Kimbei photograph sells for $2,156 across 38 lots.
The median Kusakabe Kimbei print sells for $1,766 across 7 lots.
The median Kusakabe Kimbei work on paper sells for $4,471 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kusakabe Kimbei photographs typically sell for $490–$3,840 (the middle half of 37 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 | 8 | $1,766† | $25,898 | 87.5% | 2023-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,471 | $5,048 | 66.7% | 2018-06-21 |
| Photography | 56 | $2,156‡ | $19,000 | 67.9% | 2026-07-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $19,000 | $25,898 | — | 2012-05-16 |
† 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) | 6 | $1,472–$2,362† | $2,039† | $25,898 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $490–$3,840‡ | $2,308‡ | $19,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $25,898 |
| Photography | 2008 | $19,000 |
| Photography | 2007 | $8,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,894 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,378† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kusakabe Kimbei worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kusakabe Kimbei work is $1,792. The median Kusakabe Kimbei photograph sells for $2,156 across 38 lots. The median Kusakabe Kimbei print sells for $1,766 across 7 lots. The median Kusakabe Kimbei work on paper sells for $4,471 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kusakabe Kimbei photographs typically sell for $490–$3,840 (the middle half of 37 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 Kusakabe Kimbei photograph?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kusakabe Kimbei photograph is $2,156. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kusakabe Kimbei's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kusakabe Kimbei photograph is $19,000.
What is the average price of a small Kusakabe Kimbei photograph?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kusakabe Kimbei photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,308, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kusakabe Kimbei's auction record?
Kusakabe Kimbei's auction record is $25,898, set in 2012.
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