> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/netsuke · updated 2026-11-01

# Netsuke

Netsuke is a Japanese artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $323. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Netsuke sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $559 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Netsuke work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Netsuke work is $323.

The median Netsuke sculpture sells for $323 across 5 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $323† | $410† | 71.4% | 2025-11-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $410† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $323† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Netsuke worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Netsuke work is $323. The median Netsuke sculpture sells for $323 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Netsuke's auction record?

Netsuke's auction record is $2,707, set in 2020.

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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, “Netsuke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/netsuke (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.