Shiro Kasamatsu (1898–1991)
What is Shiro Kasamatsu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 176 auction results for Shiro Kasamatsu at 34 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $942 including buyer’s premium (middle half $550–$1,588, n=15). The auction record is $6,087 for Spring Snow at Torigoe Shrine, Asakusa (Haru no yuki, Asakusa Torigoe jinja) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A group of three prints, 1898 | A group of three prints | $3,810 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | A group of four prints, 1898 | A group of four prints | $3,780 | Christie's | Jan 2012 |
| 3 | Showa era (1926-1989), 1930-1954, 1870 | Bamboo | $3,570 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | Two evening landscape prints, 1898 | Woodblock prints, each signed | $3,276 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Two woodblock prints, 1950 | Woodblock print | $3,044 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | A group of two prints of hot springs in Shinano Province, 1898 | A group of two prints of hot springs in Shinano Province | $2,772 | Christie's | Jan 2012 |
| 7 | The Great Lantern of the Kannon Temple, Asakusa (Asakusa Kannon-do O-chochin), 1929 | Woodblock print | $2,653 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Ame ni kureru to (Tokyo, Yanaka) (Pagoda in rain at nightfall, Yanaka, Tokyo), 1898 | Woodblock print | $2,520 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 9 | Kegontaki (Kegon Fall) and Hakone Ashinoko no fuji (Mt. Fuji from Lake Ashi, Hakone), 1898 | A group of two prints | $2,520 | Christie's | Jan 2012 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Snow at Torigoe Shrine, Asakusa (Haru no yuki, Asakusa Torigoe jinja), 1931 | Woodcuts | $6,087 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 46 | $1,265 |
| Prints | 5 | $190 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $1,337 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 176 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Shiro Kasamatsu is a Japanese artist with 213 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $300. 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 Shiro Kasamatsu sold in 2026 for $1,079, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shiro Kasamatsu work is $300.
The median Shiro Kasamatsu print sells for $300 across 144 lots.
The median Shiro Kasamatsu work on paper sells for $400 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Shiro Kasamatsu prints typically sell for $250–$1,405 (the middle half of 77 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 | 169 | $300†‡ | $6,087 | 85.2% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $400†‡ | $550† | 66.7% | 2022-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $3,044 | $6,087 | — | 2025-09-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $250–$1,405†‡ | $500†‡ | $6,087 |
† 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 | 2023 | $6,087 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,810 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $550† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $250‡ |
† 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 Shiro Kasamatsu worth?
Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shiro Kasamatsu work is $300. The median Shiro Kasamatsu print sells for $300 across 144 lots. The median Shiro Kasamatsu work on paper sells for $400 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Shiro Kasamatsu prints typically sell for $250–$1,405 (the middle half of 77 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 Shiro Kasamatsu print?
Based on 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shiro Kasamatsu print is $300. 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 Shiro Kasamatsu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shiro Kasamatsu print is $6,087.
What is the average price of a small Shiro Kasamatsu print?
Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shiro Kasamatsu print (small (under 50 cm)) is $500, 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 Shiro Kasamatsu's auction record?
Shiro Kasamatsu's auction record is $6,087, set in 2023.
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