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# Ohara Koson (1877–1945)

## What is Ohara Koson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 289 auction results for Ohara Koson at 47 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,403 including buyer’s premium (middle half $369–$2,794, n=60). The auction record is $35,280 for Deer Under the Moon (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deer Under the Moon, 1878 | Framed; Ink and color on silk | $35,280 | Christie's | Jan 2012 |
| 2 | A Pair of Pheasants on Snowy Branches, 1878 | Framed; ink and color on silk | $11,340 | Christie's | Jan 2012 |
| 3 | Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century, 1912 | Woodblock | $11,293 | Bonhams | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Flying Quail Under the Moon, 1878 | Framed; ink and color on silk | $8,190 | Christie's | Jan 2012 |
| 5 | Snow at Yanagibashi (Yanagibashi no yuki), 1878 | Woodblock print, embellished with splashed gofun for the snow and embossing | $5,788 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 6 | Egret in rain, 1878 | Woodblock print, embellished with embossing | $5,334 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | A group of seven prints | Woodblock prints | $4,480 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yanagibashi no yuki (Snow at Yanagibashi), 1878 | Woodblock print | $17,640 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Egret standing in rain, 1928 | Woodcuts | $5,715 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Yanagibashi no yuki (Snow at Yanagibashi), 1878 | Woodblock print, embellished with splashed gofun for the snow and embossing | $5,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,745 |
| Prints | 10 | $1,953 |
| Other | 107 | $1,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,190 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $1,157 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 289 results from 47 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ohara Koson is a Japanese artist with 357 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $413. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $425; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ohara Koson work worth?

Across 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ohara Koson work is $413.

The median Ohara Koson print sells for $400 across 225 lots.

The median Ohara Koson painting sells for $3,974 across 6 lots.

The median Ohara Koson work on paper sells for $1,233 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ohara Koson prints typically sell for $218–$1,250 (the middle half of 174 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 | 252 | $400†‡ | $17,640 | 89.3% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 8 | $3,974‡ | $11,340 | 75% | 2024-05-11 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,233†‡ | $35,280 | — | 2025-06-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $275‡ | $275‡ | — | 2022-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $5,524‡ | $35,280 | — | 2026-09-09 |

† 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 (252 lots) median $400 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $3,974, record $11,340. A typical Ohara Koson painting sells for around 9.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $5,524.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 174 | $218–$1,250†‡ | $415†‡ | $17,640 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $35,280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $17,640 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $11,340 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $11,293 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $8,190 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $4,032 |
| Photography | 2022 | $275‡ |

‡ 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 Ohara Koson worth?

Across 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ohara Koson work is $413. The median Ohara Koson print sells for $400 across 225 lots. The median Ohara Koson painting sells for $3,974 across 6 lots. The median Ohara Koson work on paper sells for $1,233 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ohara Koson prints typically sell for $218–$1,250 (the middle half of 174 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 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ohara Koson print is $400. 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 $17,640.

### What is the average price of a small Ohara Koson print?

Based on 174 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ohara Koson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $415, 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 $35,280, set in 2012.

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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, “Ohara Koson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ohara-koson (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.