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# Yoshu Chikanobu (1838–1912)

Yoshu Chikanobu is a Japanese artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,566.

A work by Yoshu Chikanobu sold in 2022 for $2,709, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yoshu Chikanobu work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yoshu Chikanobu work is $2,566.

The median Yoshu Chikanobu print sells for $2,709 across 9 lots.

The median Yoshu Chikanobu work on paper sells for $569 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $2,709 | $13,189 | 64.3% | 2025-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $569 | $569 | — | 2025-11-11 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,920–$8,085 | $5,717 | $13,189 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $13,189 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $8,296 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $569 |

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 Yoshu Chikanobu worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yoshu Chikanobu work is $2,566. The median Yoshu Chikanobu print sells for $2,709 across 9 lots. The median Yoshu Chikanobu work on paper sells for $569 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Yoshu Chikanobu print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yoshu Chikanobu print is $2,709.

### What is Yoshu Chikanobu's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yoshu Chikanobu print is $13,189.

### What is Yoshu Chikanobu's auction record?

Yoshu Chikanobu's auction record is $13,189, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yoshu Chikanobu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yoshu-chikanobu (updated 2026-11-01).

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.