Watanabe Seitei (1851–1918)
What is Watanabe Seitei’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Watanabe Seitei at 11 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $339 including buyer’s premium (middle half $305–$444, n=17). The auction record is $9,654 for Comprising two hanging scrolls, ink and colour on silk (2023, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comprising two hanging scrolls, ink and colour on silk | — | $9,654 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Egret and Moon, 1912 | Ink and colour on silk | $4,208 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Dated 1900, 1900 | Ink and colour on silk | $3,545 | Bonhams | May 2010 |
| 4 | Unryu no zu, 1916 | Colour on silk | $3,037 | Bonhams | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Meiji (1868-1912), Taisho (1912-1926) and Showa (1926-1989) eras, late 19th to mid 20th century, 1912 | Colour on paper | $2,887 | Bonhams | May 2016 |
| 6 | Seitei kachô gafu, 1890 | Ink | $2,523 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | 鶴図, 1851 | Colour on paper | $2,096 | Bonhams | May 2013 |
| 8 | Tupp och hönor på gren | Tusch på papper | $1,824 | Bukowskis | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | White Egret and Irises, 1851 | Lacquer | $1,563 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Three landscapes, 1851 | Colour on paper | $1,504 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,705 |
| Other | 9 | $1,207 |
| Prints | 13 | $339 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $339 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Watanabe Seitei is a Japanese artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $407. 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 Watanabe Seitei sold in 2026 for $1,043, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Watanabe Seitei on OpeningBid →What is a Watanabe Seitei work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Watanabe Seitei work is $407.
The median Watanabe Seitei print sells for $309 across 21 lots.
The median Watanabe Seitei work on paper sells for $2,705 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Watanabe Seitei prints typically sell for $274–$356 (the middle half of 20 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 | 27 | $309†‡ | $962 | 77.8% | 2026-06-16 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,705 | $4,208 | 72.7% | 2024-12-11 |
† 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) | 20 | $274–$356†‡ | $309†‡ | $962 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,208 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,545 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $962 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $712 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Watanabe Seitei worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Watanabe Seitei work is $407. The median Watanabe Seitei print sells for $309 across 21 lots. The median Watanabe Seitei work on paper sells for $2,705 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Watanabe Seitei prints typically sell for $274–$356 (the middle half of 20 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 Watanabe Seitei print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Watanabe Seitei print is $309. 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 Watanabe Seitei's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Watanabe Seitei print is $962.
What is the average price of a Watanabe Seitei work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Watanabe Seitei work on paper is $2,705.
What is Watanabe Seitei's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Watanabe Seitei work on paper is $4,208.
What is the average price of a small Watanabe Seitei print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Watanabe Seitei print (small (under 50 cm)) is $309, 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 Watanabe Seitei's auction record?
Watanabe Seitei's auction record is $9,654, set in 2023.
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