Kazumi Nakamura (b. 1956)
Kazumi Nakamura is a Japanese artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $5,386. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Kazumi Nakamura is recorded as sold in 2026 for $25,957; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kazumi Nakamura work is $5,386.
The median Kazumi Nakamura painting sells for $5,445 across 66 lots.
The median Kazumi Nakamura work on paper sells for $9,868 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kazumi Nakamura paintings typically sell for $4,233–$9,067 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 83 | $5,445‡ | $60,128‡ | 79.5% | 2026-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $9,868‡ | $19,241‡ | 50% | 2025-03-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $39,551‡ | $60,128‡ | — | 2022-03-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,630–$3,743‡ | $2,539‡ | $4,367‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $4,233–$9,067‡ | $5,471‡ | $20,902‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $10,446–$32,756‡ | $21,195‡ | $60,128‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $60,128‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $41,261‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $19,241‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $495‡ |
‡ 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 Kazumi Nakamura worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kazumi Nakamura work is $5,386. The median Kazumi Nakamura painting sells for $5,445 across 66 lots. The median Kazumi Nakamura work on paper sells for $9,868 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kazumi Nakamura paintings typically sell for $4,233–$9,067 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Kazumi Nakamura painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kazumi Nakamura painting is $5,445. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kazumi Nakamura's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kazumi Nakamura painting is $60,128. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Kazumi Nakamura painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kazumi Nakamura painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,471, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Kazumi Nakamura painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kazumi Nakamura painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $21,195, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kazumi Nakamura's auction record?
Kazumi Nakamura's auction record is $60,128, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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