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# Zeshin (1807–1891)

Zeshin is a Japanese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $7,481. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Zeshin sold in 2021 for $25,798, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zeshin work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zeshin work is $7,481.

The median Zeshin print sells for $2,240 across 2 lots.

The median Zeshin work on paper sells for $7,481 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $2,240 | $4,250 | 66.7% | 1997-06-28 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $7,481 | $7,481 | — | 1999-11-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $7,481 |
| Prints & Editions | 1997 | $4,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $230 |

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 Zeshin worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zeshin work is $7,481. The median Zeshin print sells for $2,240 across 2 lots. The median Zeshin work on paper sells for $7,481 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Zeshin's auction record?

Zeshin's auction record is $44,552, set in 2005.

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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, “Zeshin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zeshin-2 (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.