Masanobu (1761–1816)
Masanobu is a Japanese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $275. 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 Masanobu sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $394 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masanobu work is $275.
The median Masanobu print sells for $221 across 4 lots.
The median Masanobu painting sells for $209 across 2 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 | 6 | $221†‡ | $527‡ | 66.7% | 2025-06-10 |
| Paintings | 4 | $209‡ | $248‡ | 50% | 2012-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Masanobu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $221 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $209, record $248. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $527‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $249‡ |
| Paintings | 1990 | $248‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $170‡ |
‡ 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 Masanobu worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masanobu work is $275. The median Masanobu print sells for $221 across 4 lots. The median Masanobu painting sells for $209 across 2 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 Masanobu's auction record?
Masanobu's auction record is $21,590, set in 2025.
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