Koitsu Tsuchiya (1870–1949)
What is Koitsu Tsuchiya’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 273 auction results for Koitsu Tsuchiya at 34 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,306 including buyer’s premium (middle half $625–$2,353, n=30). The auction record is $19,050 for Ginza no ame (Ginza in rain) (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shinobazu Pond in Ueno (Ueno Shinobazu no Ike), 1939 | Woodblock print | $12,014 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Zojo-ji Temple in Snow, 1933 | Woodblock print | $7,689 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 3 | Lake Kawaguchi (Kawaguchi-ko), 1933 | Woodblock print | $7,209 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Nezu Shrine (Nezu jinja), 1934 | Woodblock print | $6,555 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Miyajima in the Rain and Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Showa period | Woodblock print | $6,408 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Zojo-ji Temple in Snow (Zojo-ji no yuki), 1933 | Woodblock print | $6,001 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ginza no ame (Ginza in rain), 1870 | Woodcuts | $19,050 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Sarusawa Pond, Nara (Nara Sarusawa no ike), 1934 | Woodblock print | $9,611 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 3 | Spring Snow at Maruyama, Kyoto (Haru no yuki, Kyoto Maruyama), 1936 | Woodblock print | $6,243 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Lake Motosu (Motosu-ko), 1934 | Woodblock print | $4,806 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 81 | $1,312 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,056 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $730 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $1,524 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 273 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Koitsu Tsuchiya is a Japanese artist with 332 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $375. 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 Koitsu Tsuchiya is recorded as sold in 2026 for $469; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Koitsu Tsuchiya work is $375.
The median Koitsu Tsuchiya print sells for $375 across 225 lots.
The median Koitsu Tsuchiya work on paper sells for $810 across 6 lots.
The median Koitsu Tsuchiya painting sells for $300 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Koitsu Tsuchiya prints typically sell for $350–$1,651 (the middle half of 125 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 | 248 | $375†‡ | $19,050 | 90.7% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 4 | $300†‡ | $550‡ | — | 2020-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $810 | $1,187 | — | 2018-06-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $6,243 | $19,050 | — | 2025-09-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Koitsu Tsuchiya's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (248 lots) median $375 with 90.7% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $300, record $550. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $6,243.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 125 | $350–$1,651†‡ | $688†‡ | $19,050 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $548–$1,004 | $730 | $1,187 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $19,050 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $12,014 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,187 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,004 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $550‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $300‡ |
‡ 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 Koitsu Tsuchiya worth?
Across 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Koitsu Tsuchiya work is $375. The median Koitsu Tsuchiya print sells for $375 across 225 lots. The median Koitsu Tsuchiya work on paper sells for $810 across 6 lots. The median Koitsu Tsuchiya painting sells for $300 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Koitsu Tsuchiya prints typically sell for $350–$1,651 (the middle half of 125 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 Koitsu Tsuchiya print?
Based on 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Koitsu Tsuchiya print is $375. 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 Koitsu Tsuchiya's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Koitsu Tsuchiya print is $19,050.
What is the average price of a small Koitsu Tsuchiya print?
Based on 125 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Koitsu Tsuchiya print (small (under 50 cm)) is $688, 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 Koitsu Tsuchiya's auction record?
Koitsu Tsuchiya's auction record is $19,050, set in 2025.
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