Kazuo Nakamura (1926–2002)
Kazuo Nakamura is a Canadian artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,384. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Kazuo Nakamura sold in 2021 for $22,857, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kazuo Nakamura work is $4,384.
The median Kazuo Nakamura work on paper sells for $1,809 across 19 lots.
The median Kazuo Nakamura painting sells for $14,462 across 16 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 | 4 | — | — | 75% | 2018-07-12 |
| Paintings | 16 | $14,462‡ | $22,857 | — | 2021-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,809‡ | $3,925‡ | — | 2022-09-15 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,326–$20,537‡ | $14,462‡ | $22,857 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $22,857 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $21,498 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,925‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,988‡ |
‡ 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 Kazuo Nakamura worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kazuo Nakamura work is $4,384. The median Kazuo Nakamura work on paper sells for $1,809 across 19 lots. The median Kazuo Nakamura painting sells for $14,462 across 16 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Kazuo Nakamura work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kazuo Nakamura work on paper is $1,809. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kazuo Nakamura's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kazuo Nakamura work on paper is $3,925. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kazuo Nakamura painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kazuo Nakamura painting is $14,462. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kazuo Nakamura's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kazuo Nakamura painting is $22,857.
What is Kazuo Nakamura's auction record?
Kazuo Nakamura's auction record is $22,857, set in 2021.
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