Kyosai (1831–1889)
Kyosai is a Japanese artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $455. 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 Kyosai sold in 2024 for $791, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kyosai on OpeningBid →What is a Kyosai work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kyosai work is $455.
The median Kyosai print sells for $317 across 6 lots.
The median Kyosai work on paper sells for $743 across 1 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 | 9 | $317†‡ | $3,145‡ | 66.7% | 2025-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $743 | $743 | 50% | 2021-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,145‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $791 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $743 |
‡ 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 Kyosai worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kyosai work is $455. The median Kyosai print sells for $317 across 6 lots. The median Kyosai work on paper sells for $743 across 1 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 Kyosai's auction record?
Kyosai's auction record is $3,145, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Kyosai record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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