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# Kenjilo Nanao (1929–2013)

Kenjilo Nanao is an American/Japanese artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $212. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kenjilo Nanao sold in 2024 for $698, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kenjilo Nanao work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenjilo Nanao work is $212.

The median Kenjilo Nanao print sells for $300 across 3 lots.

The median Kenjilo Nanao painting sells for $698 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 | $300 | $400 | — | 2025-02-22 |
| Paintings | 1 | $698 | $698 | — | 2024-10-15 |

Kenjilo Nanao's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $300. Paintings (1 lots) median $698, record $698. A typical Kenjilo Nanao painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $698 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $300 |

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 Kenjilo Nanao worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenjilo Nanao work is $212. The median Kenjilo Nanao print sells for $300 across 3 lots. The median Kenjilo Nanao painting sells for $698 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kenjilo Nanao's auction record?

Kenjilo Nanao's auction record is $698, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.