Chikanobu Yoshu (1838–1912)
Chikanobu Yoshu is a Japanese artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $207. 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 Chikanobu Yoshu sold in 2026 for $209, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chikanobu Yoshu work is $207.
The median Chikanobu Yoshu print sells for $178 across 20 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 | 25 | $178†‡ | $1,011‡ | 80% | 2026-10-29 |
† 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) | 13 | $60–$182‡ | $141‡ | $378 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $1,011‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $378 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chikanobu Yoshu worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chikanobu Yoshu work is $207. The median Chikanobu Yoshu print sells for $178 across 20 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 Chikanobu Yoshu print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chikanobu Yoshu print is $178. 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 Chikanobu Yoshu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chikanobu Yoshu print is $1,011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Chikanobu Yoshu print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chikanobu Yoshu print (small (under 50 cm)) is $141, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chikanobu Yoshu's auction record?
Chikanobu Yoshu's auction record is $4,417, set in 2017.
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