Utagawa Sadahide (1807–1873)
What is Utagawa Sadahide’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Utagawa Sadahide at 28 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $135 including buyer’s premium (middle half $94–$447, n=12). The auction record is $18,900 for Asahina shima asobi (Asahina's island escapades) (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 43 | $1,400 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,758 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $2,199 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Utagawa Sadahide is a Japanese artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $762. 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 Sadahide sold in 2026 for $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Sadahide work is $762.
The median Utagawa Sadahide print sells for $946 across 54 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Sadahide prints typically sell for $135–$4,032 (the middle half of 37 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 | 63 | $946†‡ | $18,900 | 85.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $18,260 | $18,900 | — | 2023-09-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $135–$4,032†‡ | $1,321†‡ | $18,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $292–$3,768†‡ | $576†‡ | $17,620 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $550–$867†‡ | $867†‡ | $2,093 |
† 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 | 2023 | $18,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $18,900 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Utagawa Sadahide worth?
Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Sadahide work is $762. The median Utagawa Sadahide print sells for $946 across 54 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Sadahide prints typically sell for $135–$4,032 (the middle half of 37 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 Sadahide print?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Utagawa Sadahide print is $946. 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 Sadahide's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Utagawa Sadahide print is $18,900.
What is the average price of a small Utagawa Sadahide print?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Utagawa Sadahide print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,321, 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 Utagawa Sadahide's auction record?
Utagawa Sadahide's auction record is $18,900, set in 2023.
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