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# Painting Japan, 19th-20th Century

## What is Painting Japan, 19th-20th Century’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Painting Japan, 19th-20th Century at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $557 including buyer’s premium (middle half $243–$870, n=11). The auction record is $1,670 for Horizontal scroll (emakimono) of a procession of yokai, ink and colours on paper (2026, Aste Bolaffi). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horizontal scroll (emakimono) of a procession of yokai, ink and colours on paper | Japan, 19th-20th Century | $1,670 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Horizontal scroll (emakimono) with samurai battle scenes and calligraphy | Japan, 19th-20th Century | $1,183 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Horizontal scroll emakimono, ink and colours on paper | Japan, 19th-20th Century | $1,043 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Japanese horizontal scroll (emakimono), ink and colours on paper | Japan, 19th-20th Century | $696 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Horizontal scroll (emakimono), ink and colours on paper, Japan | Japan, 19th-20th Century | $591 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Emakimono horizontal scroll, ink and gold on paper, Japan | Japan, 19th-20th Century | $557 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Horizontal scroll (emakimono), ink and colours on paper, Japan | Japan, 19th-20th Century | $417 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Japanese horizontal scroll (emakimono), ink and colours on paper | Japan, 19th-20th Century | $278 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Horizontal scroll (emakimono), ink and colours on paper, Japan | Japan, 19th-20th Century | $209 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Emakimono, horizontal scroll, ink and colours on paper | Japan, 19th-20th Century | $139 | Aste Bolaffi | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $557 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $557 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Painting Japan, 19th-20th Century is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $556.

A work by Painting Japan, 19th-20th Century sold in 2026 for $1,043, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Painting Japan, 19th-20th Century work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Painting Japan, 19th-20th Century work is $556.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Painting Japan, 19th-20th Century worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Painting Japan, 19th-20th Century work is $556.

### What is Painting Japan, 19th-20th Century's auction record?

Painting Japan, 19th-20th Century's auction record is $1,670, set in 2026.

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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.