Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858)
What is Utagawa Hiroshige’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,664 auction results for Utagawa Hiroshige at 64 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,843 including buyer’s premium (middle half $875–$15,874, n=435). The auction record is $2,436,514 for The complete set of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue) (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 366 | $5,625 |
| Other | 985 | $3,302 |
| Works on paper | 131 | $1,542 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $7,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $4,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 1,210 | $4,410 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,664 results from 64 houses · How we compute these figures
Utagawa Hiroshige is a Japanese artist with 1,739 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $3,302. 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 Utagawa Hiroshige sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,588 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Hiroshige work is $3,302.
The median Utagawa Hiroshige print sells for $3,810 across 1,348 lots.
The median Utagawa Hiroshige work on paper sells for $1,542 across 128 lots.
The median Utagawa Hiroshige painting sells for $1,409 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Hiroshige prints typically sell for $1,260–$12,181 (the middle half of 1,204 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Utagawa Hiroshige prints typically sell for $1,875–$8,170 (the middle half of 20 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 | 1,377 | $3,810†‡ | $2.4M | 97.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 4 | $1,409 | $2,008 | — | 2025-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 131 | $1,542 | $165,244 | 97.7% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 83 | $82,622 | $2.4M | — | 2026-09-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Utagawa Hiroshige's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,377 lots) median $3,810 with 97.9% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $1,409, record $2,008. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 83 lots) the median is $82,622.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 1,204 | $1,260–$12,181†‡ | $4,032†‡ | $2.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,875–$8,170† | $4,250† | $75,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,438–$9,375 | $7,188 | $30,000 |
† 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) | 9 | $1,154–$21,930 | $2,580 | $165,244 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $424,292 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $165,244 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $69,300 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,008 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,995 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Utagawa Hiroshige worth?
Across 1,588 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Hiroshige work is $3,302. The median Utagawa Hiroshige print sells for $3,810 across 1,348 lots. The median Utagawa Hiroshige work on paper sells for $1,542 across 128 lots. The median Utagawa Hiroshige painting sells for $1,409 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Hiroshige prints typically sell for $1,260–$12,181 (the middle half of 1,204 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Utagawa Hiroshige prints typically sell for $1,875–$8,170 (the middle half of 20 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 Utagawa Hiroshige print?
Based on 1,348 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Utagawa Hiroshige print is $3,810. 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 Utagawa Hiroshige's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Utagawa Hiroshige print is $2,436,514.
What is the average price of a Utagawa Hiroshige work on paper?
Based on 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Utagawa Hiroshige work on paper is $1,542.
What is Utagawa Hiroshige's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Utagawa Hiroshige work on paper is $165,244.
What is the average price of a small Utagawa Hiroshige print?
Based on 1,204 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Utagawa Hiroshige print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,032, 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 Utagawa Hiroshige print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Utagawa Hiroshige print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Utagawa Hiroshige's auction record?
Utagawa Hiroshige's auction record is $2,436,514, set in 2025.
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