Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826–1869)
What is Utagawa Hiroshige II’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for Utagawa Hiroshige II at 33 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $295–$6,048, n=34). The auction record is $38,400 for Suo Iwakuni Kintai-bashi (Kintai Bridge at Iwakuni in Suo Province) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suo Iwakuni Kintai-bashi (Kintai Bridge at Iwakuni in Suo Province), 1859 | Woodblock print | $38,400 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Famous Views of Tokaido Road, 1826 | Burlap | $37,500 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Nikko Kirifuri no taki (Kirifuri Waterfall at Nikko), 1859 | Woodblock print | $17,920 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Sesshu Nunobiki no taki (Nunobiki Waterfall in Sesshu), 1859 | Woodblock print | $15,360 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Shinshu Kiso no yuki (Snow on the Kiso Gorge in Shinano Province), 1859 | Woodblock print | $14,080 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Shinshu Asamayama shinkei (True view of Mount Asama in Shinano Province), 1859 | Woodblock print | $12,800 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Soshu Shichirigahama (Seven-Mile Beach in Sagami Province), 1859 | Woodblock print | $12,800 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kintai Bridge at Iwakuni in Suo Province, 1826 | Woodcuts | $30,000 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | Akasaka Kiribatake uchu yukei (Night rain at Akasaka Kiribatake), 1826 | Woodcuts | $21,420 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 3 | Bikuni Bashi Setchu (Bikuni Bridge in Snow), 1829 | Woodcuts | $21,250 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 17 | $4,032 |
| Other | 76 | $2,155 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $792 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $3,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Utagawa Hiroshige II is a Japanese artist with 168 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $992. 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 II sold in 2026 for $17,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Hiroshige II work is $992.
The median Utagawa Hiroshige II print sells for $1,321 across 97 lots.
The median Utagawa Hiroshige II work on paper sells for $1,144 across 9 lots.
The median Utagawa Hiroshige II painting sells for $37,500 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Hiroshige II prints typically sell for $329–$5,500 (the middle half of 79 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 | 100 | $1,321†‡ | $38,400 | 97% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 1 | $37,500 | $37,500 | — | 2021-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,144 | $5,085 | 81.8% | 2024-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $21,420 | $38,400 | — | 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 II's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (100 lots) median $1,321 with 97% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $37,500, record $37,500. A typical Utagawa Hiroshige II painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $21,420.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $329–$5,500† | $1,998† | $38,400 |
† 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 | 2026 | $38,400 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $37,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,085 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,356 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Utagawa Hiroshige II worth?
Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Hiroshige II work is $992. The median Utagawa Hiroshige II print sells for $1,321 across 97 lots. The median Utagawa Hiroshige II work on paper sells for $1,144 across 9 lots. The median Utagawa Hiroshige II painting sells for $37,500 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Hiroshige II prints typically sell for $329–$5,500 (the middle half of 79 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 II print?
Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Utagawa Hiroshige II print is $1,321. 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 II's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Utagawa Hiroshige II print is $38,400.
What is the average price of a Utagawa Hiroshige II work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Utagawa Hiroshige II work on paper is $1,144.
What is Utagawa Hiroshige II's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Utagawa Hiroshige II work on paper is $5,085.
What is the average price of a small Utagawa Hiroshige II print?
Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Utagawa Hiroshige II print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,998, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Utagawa Hiroshige II's auction record?
Utagawa Hiroshige II's auction record is $38,400, set in 2026.
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