Kohei Nawa (b. 1975)
What is Kohei Nawa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 371 auction results for Kohei Nawa at 13 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $89,474 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,135–$408,571, n=13). The auction record is $1,050,421 for PIXCELL-DEER 32 (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIXCELL-DEER 32, 2013 | Mixed media sculpture | $1,050,421 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Pix-cell Deer 23, 2010 | Mixed media sculpture | $851,194 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 3 | PixCell-Deer#68, 2021 | Mixed media sculpture | $843,003 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | PixCell - Deer, 2007 | Mixed media and glass beads | $554,680 | Sotheby's | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | PixCell-Deer #10, 2008 | Mixed media | $522,314 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | PixCell-Deer #21, 2009 | Mixed media | $481,534 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | PixCell-Deer #29, 2012 | Mixed media sculpture | $445,387 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | PIXCELL-DEER #10, 2008 | Mixed media | $438,863 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 9 | PixCell-Topi | Mixed media sculpture | $408,571 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | PixCell-Deer #40, 2015 | Mixed media | $389,717 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 35 | $137,834 |
| Other | 17 | $40,765 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $442,125 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $89,474 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $20,967 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 371 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Kohei Nawa is a Japanese artist with 428 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $8,835. 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 Kohei Nawa sold in 2026 for $554,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kohei Nawa on OpeningBid →What is a Kohei Nawa work worth?
Across 371 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kohei Nawa work is $8,835.
The median Kohei Nawa print sells for $2,501 across 64 lots.
The median Kohei Nawa painting sells for $11,243 across 58 lots.
The median Kohei Nawa sculpture sells for $89,273 across 26 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kohei Nawa prints typically sell for $1,621–$4,497 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kohei Nawa paintings typically sell for $9,140–$15,640 (the middle half of 24 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 | 78 | $2,501†‡ | $17,157‡ | 82.1% | 2026-05-23 |
| Paintings | 61 | $11,243†‡ | $82,192‡ | 95.1% | 2026-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $3,245‡ | $30,874 | 92.9% | 2026-01-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 32 | $89,273‡ | $1.1M | 81.3% | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $288,389‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kohei Nawa's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (78 lots) median $2,501 with 82.1% sell-through. Paintings (61 lots) median $11,243, record $82,192. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Kohei Nawa painting sells for around 4.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $288,389.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $589–$1,053‡ | $892‡ | $4,808 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $1,621–$4,497†‡ | $2,797†‡ | $7,097‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $8,125–$14,702‡ | $8,818‡ | $17,157‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $2,841–$4,236‡ | $3,561‡ | $8,278‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $9,140–$15,640‡ | $13,329‡ | $23,088‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $17,225–$26,962†‡ | $22,469†‡ | $82,192‡ |
† 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) | 9 | $11,664–$122,294‡ | $17,872‡ | $153,233 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $69,636–$323,560 | $260,327 | $408,571 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $286,954–$443,756 | $414,290 | $1.1M |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $1.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $445,387 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $82,192‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $30,874 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $27,707‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $19,451‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $17,157‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $17,157‡ |
‡ 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 Kohei Nawa worth?
Across 371 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kohei Nawa work is $8,835. The median Kohei Nawa print sells for $2,501 across 64 lots. The median Kohei Nawa painting sells for $11,243 across 58 lots. The median Kohei Nawa sculpture sells for $89,273 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kohei Nawa prints typically sell for $1,621–$4,497 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kohei Nawa paintings typically sell for $9,140–$15,640 (the middle half of 24 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 Kohei Nawa print?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kohei Nawa print is $2,501. 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 Kohei Nawa's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kohei Nawa print is $17,157. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kohei Nawa painting?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kohei Nawa painting is $11,243. 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 Kohei Nawa's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kohei Nawa painting is $82,192. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Kohei Nawa sculpture?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kohei Nawa sculpture is $89,273. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kohei Nawa's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kohei Nawa sculpture is $1,050,421.
What is the average price of a medium Kohei Nawa print?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kohei Nawa print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,797, 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 the average price of a medium Kohei Nawa painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kohei Nawa painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,329, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kohei Nawa's auction record?
Kohei Nawa's auction record is $1,057,636, set in 2011.
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