Utagawa Toyokuni Iii (1786–1864)
Utagawa Toyokuni Iii is a Japanese artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $534. 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 Iii sold in 2023 for $1,089, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Toyokuni Iii work is $534.
The median Utagawa Toyokuni Iii print sells for $675 across 33 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Toyokuni Iii prints typically sell for $233–$1,462 (the middle half of 26 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 | 37 | $675†‡ | $19,282 | 89.2% | 2025-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,766 | $19,282 | — | 2017-05-11 |
† 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) | 26 | $233–$1,462†‡ | $618†‡ | $19,282 |
† 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 | 2017 | $19,282 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $17,766 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Utagawa Toyokuni Iii worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa Toyokuni Iii work is $534. The median Utagawa Toyokuni Iii print sells for $675 across 33 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Utagawa Toyokuni Iii prints typically sell for $233–$1,462 (the middle half of 26 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 Iii print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Utagawa Toyokuni Iii print is $675. 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 Iii's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Utagawa Toyokuni Iii print is $19,282.
What is the average price of a small Utagawa Toyokuni Iii print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Utagawa Toyokuni Iii print (small (under 50 cm)) is $618, 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 Iii's auction record?
Utagawa Toyokuni Iii's auction record is $19,282, set in 2017.
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