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# Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III (1786–1865)

## What is Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 136 auction results for Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $100 including buyer’s premium (middle half $50–$150, n=134). The auction record is $1,400 for Seiro nikai no zu, goban tsuzuki (Panorama of the Second Floor of a Brothel) (2025, Revere Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seiro nikai no zu, goban tsuzuki (Panorama of the Second Floor of a Brothel), 1813 | Woodblock print | $1,400 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Giant Toad Monster Vertical Diptych, 1857 | Woodblock vertical diptych | $1,300 | Revere Auctions | May 2025 |
| 3 | Cat Monster Triptych, 1861 | Woodblock print | $1,200 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Sumo Wrestling Triptych | Woodblock triptych | $750 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Giant Carp Fight Triptych | Woodblock print | $650 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Ghost of Kinpira, White Monkey, 1839 | Woodblock print | $550 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Yotsuya Kaidan | Woodblock print | $500 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Kanete Kiku Oie no Bakemono, circa 1838 | Woodblock print | $450 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Sumo Wrestlers, 1786 | Woodblock print | $411 | Neal Auction Company | May 2006 |
| 10 | Princess Wakana and Giant Spider Web, 1853 | Woodblock triptych | $400 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 135 | $100 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 128 | $100 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 136 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III is a Japanese artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $100. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III sold in 2026 for $150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**20 Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III work worth?

Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III work is $100.

The median Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III print sells for $100 across 136 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III prints typically sell for $50–$150 (the middle half of 129 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 | 150 | $100† | $1,400 | 90.7% | 2026-02-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $750 | $1,400 | — | 2025-05-21 |

† 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) | 129 | $50–$150† | $100† | $1,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $75–$150 | $125 | $225 |

† 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 | 2025 | $1,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,300 |

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 Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III worth?

Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III work is $100. The median Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III print sells for $100 across 136 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III prints typically sell for $50–$150 (the middle half of 129 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III print?

Based on 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III print is $100. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III print is $1,400.

### What is the average price of a small Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III print?

Based on 129 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III print (small (under 50 cm)) is $100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III's auction record?

Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III's auction record is $1,400, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/utagawa-kunisada-toyokuni-iii-3 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.