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# Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988)

## What is Isamu Noguchi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,138 auction results for Isamu Noguchi at 63 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,817 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,176–$9,705, n=288). The auction record is $12,284,100 for The Family (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Family, 1956 | — | $12,284,100 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Myo, 1957 | Kurama granite | $7,639,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Olmec & Muse, 1985 | Basalt with granite base | $4,981,250 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Garden Elements, 1958 | Mannari granite | $4,727,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 5 | Study for Energy Void, 1971 | Marble | $4,650,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | The Goodyear Table, for A. Conger Goodyear, Old Westbury, New York | Stack-laminated rosewood, original Herculite plate glass | $4,450,500 | Phillips | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | Stone-Abiding, 1981 | Basalt with granite base | $4,285,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Undine (Nadja) | Bronze | $4,226,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 9 | The Sky, 1964 | Marble | $3,687,566 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Avatar | Bronze | $3,554,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 305 | $9,450 |
| Works on paper | 126 | $5,013 |
| Other | 549 | $4,063 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 386 | $6,692 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 298 | $5,329 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 236 | $5,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,138 results from 63 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Isamu Noguchi is an American artist with 1,325 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $4,813. 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 Isamu Noguchi sold in 2026 for $7,384, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Isamu Noguchi works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Isamu Noguchi work worth?

Across 1,133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isamu Noguchi work is $4,813.

The median Isamu Noguchi sculpture sells for $10,080 across 411 lots.

The median Isamu Noguchi work on paper sells for $3,985 across 27 lots.

The median Isamu Noguchi print sells for $5,670 across 5 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Isamu Noguchi sculptures typically sell for $5,040–$44,512 (the middle half of 182 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Isamu Noguchi sculptures typically sell for $2,860–$67,125 (the middle half of 140 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 | 5 | $5,670† | $20,160 | — | 2026-08-20 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $3,985†‡ | $60,000 | 96.4% | 2026-09-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 472 | $10,080†‡ | $7.6M | 87.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 84 | $529,500 | $12.3M | — | 2026-07-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,198–$6,060†‡ | $4,723†‡ | $9,503† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $525–$10,000† | $2,510† | $60,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $3,520–$23,400† | $9,375† | $1.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 140 | $2,860–$67,125†‡ | $8,820†‡ | $4.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 182 | $5,040–$44,512† | $11,970† | $7.6M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $7.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $5M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $60,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $32,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $20,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $8,190 |

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 Isamu Noguchi worth?

Across 1,133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isamu Noguchi work is $4,813. The median Isamu Noguchi sculpture sells for $10,080 across 411 lots. The median Isamu Noguchi work on paper sells for $3,985 across 27 lots. The median Isamu Noguchi print sells for $5,670 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Isamu Noguchi sculptures typically sell for $5,040–$44,512 (the middle half of 182 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Isamu Noguchi sculptures typically sell for $2,860–$67,125 (the middle half of 140 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 Isamu Noguchi sculpture?

Based on 411 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isamu Noguchi sculpture is $10,080. 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 Isamu Noguchi's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Isamu Noguchi sculpture is $7,639,000.

### What is the average price of a Isamu Noguchi work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isamu Noguchi work on paper is $3,985. 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 Isamu Noguchi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Isamu Noguchi work on paper is $60,000.

### What is the average price of a large Isamu Noguchi sculpture?

Based on 182 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Isamu Noguchi sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Isamu Noguchi sculpture?

Based on 140 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Isamu Noguchi sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,820, 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 Isamu Noguchi's auction record?

Isamu Noguchi's auction record is $12,284,100, set in 2023.

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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, “Isamu Noguchi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/isamu-noguchi (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.