Suzuki Harunobu (1720–1775)
What is Suzuki Harunobu’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 154 auction results for Suzuki Harunobu at 19 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,570 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,967–$7,961, n=12). The auction record is $84,575 for Natsu (Summer) from the series Fuzoku shiki no hana (Fashionable Flowers of the Four Seasons) (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natsu (Summer) from the series Fuzoku shiki no hana (Fashionable Flowers of the Four Seasons), 1868 | Bamboo | $84,575 | Bonhams | May 2021 |
| 2 | A courtesan standing on an engawa (veranda), 1767 | ), outside a room with a party, the silhouettes of revelers visible through the paper | $75,111 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | A girl in a snowy bamboo grove | With original Sotheby's paper sale folder depicting Henri Vever monogram | $60,089 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | Black and White Oxen Under Blossoming Plum Tree, 1767 | Woodblock print | $40,000 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Night Rain of the Tea Stand, from the series Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei), 1982 | Non signé | $30,441 | Artcurial | May 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young man hiding under umbrella in snow, 1725 | Woodcuts | $37,800 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Beauty washing cloth in a stream, 1768 | Woodcuts | $35,280 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Burning maple leaves to heat sake in a rainy day, 1725 | Woodcuts | $30,240 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Parody of Bodhidharma crossing the sea on a reed, 1766 | Woodcuts | $27,742 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | Courtesan blowing smoke in man's face, 1769 | Woodcuts | $26,110 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 44 | $16,250 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $5,340 |
| Other | 74 | $5,025 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 111 | $7,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $6,572 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 154 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Suzuki Harunobu is a Japanese artist with 193 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $5,801. 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 Suzuki Harunobu sold in 2026 for $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Suzuki Harunobu work is $5,801.
The median Suzuki Harunobu print sells for $6,019 across 119 lots.
The median Suzuki Harunobu work on paper sells for $5,263 across 16 lots.
The median Suzuki Harunobu painting sells for $16,730 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Suzuki Harunobu prints typically sell for $2,845–$16,872 (the middle half of 100 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 | 142 | $6,019† | $84,575 | 83.8% | 2026-08-31 |
| Paintings | 2 | $16,730 | $23,900 | — | 2002-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $5,263 | $75,111 | — | 2025-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $38,900 | $84,575 | — | 2022-07-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Suzuki Harunobu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (142 lots) median $6,019 with 83.8% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $16,730, record $23,900. A typical Suzuki Harunobu painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $38,900.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $2,845–$16,872† | $6,590† | $84,575 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,206–$8,921† | $5,932† | $22,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,694–$28,542 | $6,954 | $75,111 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $84,575 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $75,111 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $60,089 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $40,000 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $23,900 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $9,560 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Suzuki Harunobu worth?
Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Suzuki Harunobu work is $5,801. The median Suzuki Harunobu print sells for $6,019 across 119 lots. The median Suzuki Harunobu work on paper sells for $5,263 across 16 lots. The median Suzuki Harunobu painting sells for $16,730 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Suzuki Harunobu prints typically sell for $2,845–$16,872 (the middle half of 100 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 Suzuki Harunobu print?
Based on 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Suzuki Harunobu print is $6,019. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Suzuki Harunobu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Suzuki Harunobu print is $84,575.
What is the average price of a Suzuki Harunobu work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Suzuki Harunobu work on paper is $5,263.
What is Suzuki Harunobu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Suzuki Harunobu work on paper is $75,111.
What is the average price of a small Suzuki Harunobu print?
Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Suzuki Harunobu print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Suzuki Harunobu print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Suzuki Harunobu print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,932, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Suzuki Harunobu's auction record?
Suzuki Harunobu's auction record is $84,575, set in 2021.
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