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# Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892)

## What is Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 595 auction results for Tsukioka Yoshitoshi at 59 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,722 including buyer’s premium (middle half $367–$4,164, n=116). The auction record is $75,000 for Tsuki hyakushi (One hundred aspects of the moon) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The complete set of The Journey to the West, A Popular Version (Tsuzoku saiyuki), 19th century | Print | $57,082 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 2 | One hundred aspects of the moon, 1885–1892 | Woodblock print (accordion album) | $52,884 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Fujiwara Yasumasa gekka roteki zu (Fujiwara Yasumasa plays the flute by moonlight), 1839 | Woodblock print triptych, signed | $47,880 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | New Forms of Thirty-Six Ghosts | Prints | $44,551 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | The Complete Set: Thirty-Two Aspects of Daily Life (Fuzoku Sanjuniso), 1888 | Woodblock prints | $39,777 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 6 | The Complete Set: Thirty-Two Aspects of Daily Life (Fuzoku Sanjuniso), 1839 | Woodblock prints | $39,625 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 7 | New Forms of Thirty-six Ghosts (Shinkei sanjurokkaisen), 1839 | A complete set of thirty-six prints plus a contents page, bound as an album in accordion-style | $35,482 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsuki hyakushi (One hundred aspects of the moon), 1885-92 | Prints | $75,000 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | Tsuki hyakushi (One hundred aspects of the moon), 1885-92 | Woodblock prints | $67,928 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | The complete set of Thirty-two Aspects of Customs & Manners (Fuzoku sanjuniso), 1888 | Woodblock print | $33,392 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 27 | $2,400 |
| Other | 345 | $2,168 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $1,691 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 279 | $2,520 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,900 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 595 results from 59 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tsukioka Yoshitoshi is a Japanese artist with 792 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,353. 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 Tsukioka Yoshitoshi sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Tsukioka Yoshitoshi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Tsukioka Yoshitoshi work worth?

Across 577 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tsukioka Yoshitoshi work is $1,353.

The median Tsukioka Yoshitoshi print sells for $1,720 across 429 lots.

The median Tsukioka Yoshitoshi work on paper sells for $1,699 across 30 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tsukioka Yoshitoshi prints typically sell for $511–$4,994 (the middle half of 310 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Tsukioka Yoshitoshi prints typically sell for $200–$3,592 (the middle half of 28 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 | 477 | $1,720†‡ | $75,000 | 89.9% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $1,699‡ | $27,575 | 96.8% | 2025-11-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $28,365‡ | $75,000 | — | 2026-06-13 |

† 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) | 310 | $511–$4,994†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $75,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $200–$3,592†‡ | $960†‡ | $32,567 |

† 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) | 10 | $4,075–$10,856‡ | $8,512‡ | $27,575 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $75,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $67,928 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $27,575 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $11,950 |

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 Tsukioka Yoshitoshi worth?

Across 577 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tsukioka Yoshitoshi work is $1,353. The median Tsukioka Yoshitoshi print sells for $1,720 across 429 lots. The median Tsukioka Yoshitoshi work on paper sells for $1,699 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tsukioka Yoshitoshi prints typically sell for $511–$4,994 (the middle half of 310 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Tsukioka Yoshitoshi prints typically sell for $200–$3,592 (the middle half of 28 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 Tsukioka Yoshitoshi print?

Based on 429 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tsukioka Yoshitoshi print is $1,720. 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 Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tsukioka Yoshitoshi print is $75,000.

### What is the average price of a Tsukioka Yoshitoshi work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tsukioka Yoshitoshi work on paper is $1,699. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tsukioka Yoshitoshi work on paper is $27,575.

### What is the average price of a small Tsukioka Yoshitoshi print?

Based on 310 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tsukioka Yoshitoshi print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, 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 the average price of a medium Tsukioka Yoshitoshi print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tsukioka Yoshitoshi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $960, 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 Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's auction record?

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's auction record is $75,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tsukioka Yoshitoshi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tsukioka-yoshitoshi (updated 2026-11-02).

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.