Nagai Kiyoshi (1911–1984)
Nagai Kiyoshi is a Japanese artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $147. 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 Nagai Kiyoshi sold in 2023 for $219, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nagai Kiyoshi on OpeningBid →What is a Nagai Kiyoshi work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nagai Kiyoshi work is $147.
The median Nagai Kiyoshi print sells for $147 across 7 lots.
The median Nagai Kiyoshi work on paper sells for $132 across 2 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 | 10 | $147†‡ | $462 | 70% | 2023-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $132 | $147 | — | 2007-04-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $131–$235†‡ | $150†‡ | $462 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $462 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $235‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $147 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $118 |
‡ 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 Nagai Kiyoshi worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nagai Kiyoshi work is $147. The median Nagai Kiyoshi print sells for $147 across 7 lots. The median Nagai Kiyoshi work on paper sells for $132 across 2 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 Nagai Kiyoshi's auction record?
Nagai Kiyoshi's auction record is $462, set in 2020.
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