Makiko Nakamura (b. 1951)
Makiko Nakamura is a Japanese artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,108. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Makiko Nakamura sold in 2026 for $1,433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Makiko Nakamura on OpeningBid →What is a Makiko Nakamura work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Makiko Nakamura work is $1,108.
The median Makiko Nakamura painting sells for $972 across 30 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $972† | $4,873 | 76.9% | 2026-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,873† | $14,672 | — | 2020-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $10–$1,041† | $448† | $1,433 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $21–$2,781 | $1,261 | $4,873 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $67–$2,929 | $2,723 | $4,300 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,873 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Makiko Nakamura worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Makiko Nakamura work is $1,108. The median Makiko Nakamura painting sells for $972 across 30 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Makiko Nakamura painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Makiko Nakamura painting is $972. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Makiko Nakamura's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Makiko Nakamura painting is $4,873.
What is the average price of a small Makiko Nakamura painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Makiko Nakamura painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Makiko Nakamura's auction record?
Makiko Nakamura's auction record is $14,672, set in 2007.
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