> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/makiko-nakamura · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Makiko Nakamura auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/makiko-nakamura (updated 2026-11-01).

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.