Hiroshige Utagawa (1797–1858)
What is Hiroshige Utagawa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 731 auction results for Hiroshige Utagawa at 71 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $477 including buyer’s premium (middle half $125–$4,442, n=89). The auction record is $1,443,475 for Meisho Edo hyakkei (One hundred famous views of Edo) and Memorial Portait of Hiroshige (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 422 | $2,056 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,266 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,039 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 283 | $1,837 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,660 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 731 results from 71 houses · How we compute these figures
Hiroshige Utagawa is a Japanese artist with 853 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $847. 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 Hiroshige Utagawa sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,438 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 664 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hiroshige Utagawa work is $847.
The median Hiroshige Utagawa print sells for $1,275 across 572 lots.
The median Hiroshige Utagawa painting sells for $630 across 2 lots.
The median Hiroshige Utagawa work on paper sells for $3,193 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hiroshige Utagawa prints typically sell for $150–$3,403 (the middle half of 356 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 | 622 | $1,275†‡ | $1.4M | 92% | 2026-09-08 |
| Paintings | 2 | $630† | $1,172† | — | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,193 | $3,193 | — | 2011-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 37 | $22,638 | $1.4M | — | 2026-06-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hiroshige Utagawa's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (622 lots) median $1,275 with 92% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $630, record $1,172. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,172 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 37 lots) the median is $22,638.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 356 | $150–$3,403†‡ | $1,061†‡ | $1.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $98–$1,890†‡ | $140†‡ | $11,994 |
† 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 | $1.4M |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $152,839 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,193 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,172† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $89 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hiroshige Utagawa worth?
Across 664 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hiroshige Utagawa work is $847. The median Hiroshige Utagawa print sells for $1,275 across 572 lots. The median Hiroshige Utagawa painting sells for $630 across 2 lots. The median Hiroshige Utagawa work on paper sells for $3,193 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hiroshige Utagawa prints typically sell for $150–$3,403 (the middle half of 356 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 Hiroshige Utagawa print?
Based on 572 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hiroshige Utagawa print is $1,275. 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 Hiroshige Utagawa's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hiroshige Utagawa print is $1,443,475.
What is the average price of a small Hiroshige Utagawa print?
Based on 356 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hiroshige Utagawa print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,061, 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 Hiroshige Utagawa print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hiroshige Utagawa print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $140, 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 Hiroshige Utagawa's auction record?
Hiroshige Utagawa's auction record is $1,443,475, set in 2026.
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