Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815)
What is Torii Kiyonaga’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Torii Kiyonaga at 20 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $81 including buyer’s premium (middle half $81–$362, n=8). The auction record is $147,674 for Scroll for the Sleeve (Sode no maki) (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scroll for the Sleeve (Sode no maki) | $147,674 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 | |
| 2 | TORII KIYONAGA (1752 - 1815) | Oban tate-e, fine impression | $12,136 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Intoxicating Flowers of Asukayama (Asuka no suika) | $8,027 | Sotheby's | May 2021 | |
| 4 | TORII KIYONAGA (1752 - 1815) | $3,912 | Christie's | Nov 2008 | |
| 5 | The actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV seated holding a pipe by a brazier, a courtesan and kamuro beside him | $3,607 | Christie's | Jul 2005 | |
| 6 | Torii Kiyonaga (1752-1815) | $3,394 | Christie's | Jul 2005 | |
| 7 | The left-hand sheet of a triptych, depicting a group of girls underneath a cherry tree | $2,758 | Christie's | Jul 2005 | |
| 8 | Torii Kiyonaga (1752-1815) | Woodblock prints | $2,503 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 9 | Torii Kiyonaga (1752-1815) | $2,334 | Christie's | Jul 2005 | |
| 10 | The Twelve Chapters of the Tale of Joruri | $1,909 | Christie's | Jul 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | $1,539 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,207 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Torii Kiyonaga is a Japanese artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $164. 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 Torii Kiyonaga sold in 2026 for $147,674, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Torii Kiyonaga record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Torii Kiyonaga on OpeningBid →What is a Torii Kiyonaga work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Torii Kiyonaga work is $164.
The median Torii Kiyonaga print sells for $103 across 36 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 | 39 | $103†‡ | $147,674 | 92.3% | 2026-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,136 | $147,674 | — | 2026-06-11 |
† 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) | 16 | $76–$2,440†‡ | $83†‡ | $8,027 |
† 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 | 2026 | $147,674 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $12,136 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Torii Kiyonaga worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Torii Kiyonaga work is $164. The median Torii Kiyonaga print sells for $103 across 36 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 Torii Kiyonaga print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Torii Kiyonaga print is $103. 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 Torii Kiyonaga's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Torii Kiyonaga print is $147,674.
What is the average price of a small Torii Kiyonaga print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Torii Kiyonaga print (small (under 50 cm)) is $83, 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 Torii Kiyonaga's auction record?
Torii Kiyonaga's auction record is $147,674, set in 2026.
See the full Torii Kiyonaga record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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