> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/utagawa · updated 2026-11-02

# Utagawa (b. 1786)

Utagawa is a Japanese artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $225. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Utagawa sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $225 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Utagawa work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa work is $225.

The median Utagawa print sells for $225 across 3 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 | 4 | $225† | $303 | 75% | 2026-09-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1989 | $303 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $225† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Utagawa work is $225. The median Utagawa print sells for $225 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Utagawa's auction record?

Utagawa's auction record is $303, set in 1989.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Utagawa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/utagawa (updated 2026-11-02).

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.