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# Matsuo Basho (1644–1694)

Matsuo Basho is a Japanese artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $819. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Matsuo Basho is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,030; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Matsuo Basho work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matsuo Basho work is $819.

The median Matsuo Basho work on paper sells for $819 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $819‡ | $54,138 | — | 2026-04-14 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $54,138 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,030‡ |

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

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 Matsuo Basho worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matsuo Basho work is $819. The median Matsuo Basho work on paper sells for $819 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Matsuo Basho's auction record?

Matsuo Basho's auction record is $54,138, set in 2016.

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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, “Matsuo Basho auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matsuo-basho (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.