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# Makoto Yabe (1947–2005)

Makoto Yabe is a Japan/Massachusetts artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $275. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Makoto Yabe is recorded as sold in 2025 for $275; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Makoto Yabe work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Makoto Yabe work is $275.

The median Makoto Yabe sculpture sells for $111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $111 | $111 | — | 2019-08-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $111 |

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 Makoto Yabe worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Makoto Yabe work is $275. The median Makoto Yabe sculpture sells for $111 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Makoto Yabe's auction record?

Makoto Yabe's auction record is $875, set in 2021.

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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, “Makoto Yabe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/makoto-yabe (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.