Watanabe Shotei (1851–1918)
Watanabe Shotei is a Japanese artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,806. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Watanabe Shotei sold in 2017 for $15,265, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Watanabe Shotei on OpeningBid →What is a Watanabe Shotei work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Watanabe Shotei work is $1,806.
The median Watanabe Shotei work on paper sells for $9,145 across 2 lots.
The median Watanabe Shotei print sells for $432 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $432‡ | $850‡ | — | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $9,145 | $15,265 | 66.7% | 2017-05-11 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $15,265 |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $3,025 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $850‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $14‡ |
‡ 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 Watanabe Shotei worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Watanabe Shotei work is $1,806. The median Watanabe Shotei work on paper sells for $9,145 across 2 lots. The median Watanabe Shotei print sells for $432 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Watanabe Shotei's auction record?
Watanabe Shotei's auction record is $15,265, set in 2017.
See the full Watanabe Shotei record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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