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# HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA (1797–1858)

HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA is a Japanese artist with 214 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,318. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA sold in 2020 for $8,869, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA work worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA work is $2,318.

The median HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA print sells for $2,318 across 75 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA prints typically sell for $453–$4,838 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 87 | $2,318† | $32,575 | 86.2% | 2026-04-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $19,632 | $32,575 | — | 2020-05-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $453–$4,838† | $2,580† | $32,575 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $32,575 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $24,188 |

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 HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA work is $2,318. The median HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA print sells for $2,318 across 75 lots. Small (under 50 cm) HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA prints typically sell for $453–$4,838 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA print?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA print is $2,318. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA print is $32,575.

### What is the average price of a small HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA print?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA's auction record?

HIROSHIGE I, UTAGAWA's auction record is $32,575, 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.

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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.