> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/toyokuni-iii-utagawa-kunisada · updated 2026-11-03

# Toyokuni III (1786–1865)

Toyokuni III is a Japanese artist with 403 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $121. 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 Toyokuni III sold in 2026 for $6,383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Toyokuni III work worth?

Across 257 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toyokuni III work is $121.

The median Toyokuni III print sells for $119 across 207 lots.

The median Toyokuni III photograph sells for $114 across 1 lots.

The median Toyokuni III sculpture sells for $130 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Toyokuni III prints typically sell for $70–$300 (the middle half of 21 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 | 317 | $119†‡ | $6,383 | 65.3% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $130‡ | $130‡ | — | 2014-08-13 |
| Photography | 1 | $114† | $114† | — | 2019-02-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $890†‡ | $6,383 | — | 2026-04-29 |

† 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) | 21 | $70–$300†‡ | $178†‡ | $6,383 |

† 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 | $6,383 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $6,383 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $130‡ |
| Photography | 2019 | $114† |

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Toyokuni III worth?

Across 257 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toyokuni III work is $121. The median Toyokuni III print sells for $119 across 207 lots. The median Toyokuni III photograph sells for $114 across 1 lots. The median Toyokuni III sculpture sells for $130 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Toyokuni III prints typically sell for $70–$300 (the middle half of 21 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 Toyokuni III print?

Based on 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toyokuni III print is $119. 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 Toyokuni III's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Toyokuni III print is $6,383.

### What is the average price of a small Toyokuni III print?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Toyokuni III print (small (under 50 cm)) is $178, 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 Toyokuni III's auction record?

Toyokuni III's auction record is $6,383, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Toyokuni III auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/toyokuni-iii-utagawa-kunisada (updated 2026-11-03).

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.