Utagawa Toyokuni (1769–1825)
What is Utagawa Toyokuni’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 157 auction results for Utagawa Toyokuni at 31 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,170 including buyer’s premium (middle half $357–$1,170, n=30). The auction record is $40,844 for The actor Ogino Isaburô II as Shintônai Kuranosuke (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The actor Ogino Isaburô II as Shintônai Kuranosuke, Edo period | Woodblock print | $40,844 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | The actor Ichikawa Denkuro IV in the role of Mitaya Genjiro, 1799 | Woodblock print | $36,551 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | A noblewoman and attendants making a giant snowball, 1796 | To each sheet, with original Sotheby's paper sale folder depicting Henri Vever monogram | $33,049 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | The rabbit's new year inscription, 1769 | Woodblock print | $25,000 | Christie's | Sep 2021 |
| 5 | The lovers Shirai Gompachi and Tamaya Komurasaki, 1800 | , with original Sotheby's paper sale folder depicting Henri Vever monogram | $22,533 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Portrait of the actor Ichikawa Danjuro, 1769 | $20,000 | Christie's | Apr 2017 | |
| 7 | Minazuki no zu (The Sixth Month), 1822 | Woodblock print | $16,250 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ichikawa Yaozo as Furuteya Hachirobe, 1795 | Woodcuts | $30,240 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as the Shop Boy Chokichi, 1796 | Woodcuts | $27,720 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Chojiya uchi Hinatsuru (The courtesan Hinatsuru of the Choji-ya house), 1793 | Woodcuts | $17,500 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $5,776 |
| Prints | 20 | $5,714 |
| Other | 72 | $1,170 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $1,965 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $172 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 157 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Utagawa Toyokuni is a Japanese artist with 220 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $925. 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 Toyokuni sold in 2026 for $925, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Toyokuni work is $925.
The median Utagawa Toyokuni print sells for $731 across 131 lots.
The median Utagawa Toyokuni work on paper sells for $5,299 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Toyokuni prints typically sell for $214–$2,540 (the middle half of 113 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 | 176 | $731†‡ | $40,844 | 74.4% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $5,299 | $33,049 | — | 2022-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $28,980 | $40,844 | — | 2025-06-13 |
† 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) | 113 | $214–$2,540†‡ | $936†‡ | $40,844 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $152–$596†‡ | $196†‡ | $6,742 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,488–$15,130 | $2,732 | $33,049 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $40,844 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $36,551 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $33,049 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $22,533 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Utagawa Toyokuni worth?
Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Toyokuni work is $925. The median Utagawa Toyokuni print sells for $731 across 131 lots. The median Utagawa Toyokuni work on paper sells for $5,299 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Toyokuni prints typically sell for $214–$2,540 (the middle half of 113 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 Toyokuni print?
Based on 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Utagawa Toyokuni print is $731. 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 Toyokuni's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Utagawa Toyokuni print is $40,844.
What is the average price of a small Utagawa Toyokuni print?
Based on 113 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Utagawa Toyokuni print (small (under 50 cm)) is $936, 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 Toyokuni's auction record?
Utagawa Toyokuni's auction record is $40,844, set in 2021.
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