Ohara Koson (1877–1945)
Ohara Koson is a Japanese artist with 140 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $387. 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 Ohara Koson sold in 2025 for $704, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ohara Koson on OpeningBid →What is a Ohara Koson work worth?
Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ohara Koson work is $387.
The median Ohara Koson print sells for $415 across 83 lots.
The median Ohara Koson work on paper sells for $696 across 2 lots.
The median Ohara Koson painting sells for $350 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ohara Koson prints typically sell for $252–$875 (the middle half of 58 sold 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 | 97 | $415†‡ | $13,379 | 85.6% | 2026-05-11 |
| Paintings | 1 | $350† | $350† | — | 2024-05-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $696‡ | $1,300‡ | — | 2021-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $5,391 | $13,379 | — | 2023-12-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ohara Koson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (97 lots) median $415 with 85.6% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $350, record $350. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $350 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $5,391.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $252–$875†‡ | $410†‡ | $13,379 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $150–$750†‡ | $375†‡ | $1,200‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $13,379 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,012 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,300‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $350† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $92‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Ohara Koson worth?
Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ohara Koson work is $387. The median Ohara Koson print sells for $415 across 83 lots. The median Ohara Koson work on paper sells for $696 across 2 lots. The median Ohara Koson painting sells for $350 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ohara Koson prints typically sell for $252–$875 (the middle half of 58 sold 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 the average price of a Ohara Koson print?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ohara Koson print is $415. 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 Ohara Koson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ohara Koson print is $13,379.
What is the average price of a small Ohara Koson print?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ohara Koson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $410, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Ohara Koson print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ohara Koson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Ohara Koson's auction record?
Ohara Koson's auction record is $13,379, set in 2021.
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