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Raku Ichinyū (1640–1696)

What is Raku Ichinyū’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5 auction results for Raku Ichinyū at 2 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,766–$2,550, n=5). The auction record is $7,040 for Unkin (Cloud Brocade) (2026, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Unkin (Cloud Brocade), 1868Red Raku Ware$7,040BonhamsMar 2026
2A Large Black Raku Ware Tea Bowl, 1868Tea bowl$2,550BonhamsMar 2025
3Nuregarasu (Crow with Wet Feathers), 1868Black Raku Ware$1,920BonhamsMar 2026
4A BLACK TEA BOWL, ATTRIBUTED TO RAKU ICHINYU (KICHIZAEMON IV, 1640–1696).Black glaze with a few brownish green spots$1,766Koller AuktionenNov 2024
5Ryokumō ("Green-haired" Longevity), 1868Lacquer$1,275BonhamsMar 2025
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Other5$1,920
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Small (under 50 cm)5$1,920

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures

Raku Ichinyū is a Japanese artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $1,920.

A work by Raku Ichinyū sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Raku Ichinyū work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raku Ichinyū work is $1,920.

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What is a Raku Ichinyū worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raku Ichinyū work is $1,920.

What is Raku Ichinyū's auction record?

Raku Ichinyū's auction record is $7,040, set in 2026.

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