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# Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743)

## What is Ogata Kenzan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Ogata Kenzan at 5 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $447 including buyer’s premium (middle half $184–$8,635, n=11). The auction record is $52,205 for An enamelled stoneware dish, signed on the base Kenzan (Ogata Kenzan, 1663-1743) and kao [cursive monogram], Kenzan ware, Kyoto, Edo period, early 18th century | 　 ()　　　18　「()」() (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An enamelled stoneware dish, signed on the base Kenzan (Ogata Kenzan, 1663-1743) and kao [cursive monogram], Kenzan ware, Kyoto, Edo period, early 18th century | 　 ()　　　18　「()」() | Stoneware | $52,205 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | An enamelled stoneware dish, signed on the base Kenzan (Ogata Kenzan, 1663-1743) Kenzan ware, Kyoto, Edo period, early 18th century |  　　18　「」() | Stoneware | $45,680 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | An enamelled stoneware deep bowl with openwork, signed on the base Kenzan (Ogata Kenzan, 1663-1743), Kenzan ware, Kyoto, Edo period, early 18th century |  　　18　「」() | Stoneware | $16,314 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | A Small Tea Bowl, 1868 | Stoneware | $956 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | A Deep-Rimmed Rectangular Dish with Design of Narcissus, 1868 | Glazed stoneware | $638 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | A Japanese stoneware dish 18th century, 18th century | Painted with a floral spray in green | $447 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | AFTER OGATA KENZAN 尾形乾山 (1663-1743) A Stoneware Tea Bowl Edo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century, 1743 | Stoneware, decorated in underglaze iron oxide with a poem, flowers, and grasses, the latter partially in underglaze blue and overglaze enamel green | $192 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | AFTER OGATA KENZAN 尾形乾山 (1663-1743) A Stoneware Tea Bowl Edo period (1615-1868), 18th/19th century | Stoneware, underglaze iron oxide, underglaze blue and overglaze enamel green | $192 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Ceramic Lobster Plate, Meiji period | Stoneware | $175 | Revere Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | AFTER OGATA KENZAN 尾形乾山 (1663-1743) A Stoneware Tea Bowl Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century, 19th century | Stoneware, glaze, iron oxide, and overglaze enamels | $141 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $447 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $447 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ogata Kenzan is a Japanese artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $542. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ogata Kenzan sold in 2025 for $52,205, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ogata Kenzan work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ogata Kenzan work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ogata Kenzan work is $542.

The median Ogata Kenzan work on paper sells for $922 across 1 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 | 1 | $922‡ | $922‡ | — | 2017-12-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $922‡ |

‡ 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 Ogata Kenzan worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ogata Kenzan work is $542. The median Ogata Kenzan work on paper sells for $922 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ogata Kenzan's auction record?

Ogata Kenzan's auction record is $52,205, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ogata Kenzan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ogata-kenzan (updated 2026-11-02).

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.