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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.