Masayuki Nagare (1923–2018)
What is Masayuki Nagare’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Masayuki Nagare at 9 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,100 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,463–$6,600, n=5). The auction record is $7,500 for Untitled (2025, Grogan & Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1979 | Bronze | $7,500 | Grogan & Company | May 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (black granite sculpture), 1972 | Black granite | $6,970 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 3 | Small Bachi VII, 1975 | Red granite | $6,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1979 | Black granite | $6,518 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 5 | Untitled (black granite), 1979 | Marble | $6,518 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2008 |
| 6 | Love, 1963 | Bronze | $5,670 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1923 | Iron | $5,100 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Sloped Form), 1923 | Granite | $4,463 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (bronze and volcanic rock), 1963 | Bronze | $4,063 | Wright | Sep 2014 |
| 10 | Untitled (Sculpture), 1963 | Bronze | $3,825 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 14 | $4,781 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $6,094 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,163 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Masayuki Nagare is a Japanese artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,353. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Masayuki Nagare is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,468; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Masayuki Nagare on OpeningBid →What is a Masayuki Nagare work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masayuki Nagare work is $3,353.
The median Masayuki Nagare sculpture sells for $3,353 across 28 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 | 29 | $3,353‡ | $8,452‡ | 96.6% | 2025-12-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,510–$3,515‡ | $2,500‡ | $7,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $5,100–$6,600‡ | $6,518‡ | $8,452‡ |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $8,452‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $7,500 |
‡ 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 Masayuki Nagare worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Masayuki Nagare work is $3,353. The median Masayuki Nagare sculpture sells for $3,353 across 28 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Masayuki Nagare sculpture?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Masayuki Nagare sculpture is $3,353. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Masayuki Nagare's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Masayuki Nagare sculpture is $8,452. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Masayuki Nagare sculpture?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Masayuki Nagare sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Masayuki Nagare's auction record?
Masayuki Nagare's auction record is $8,452, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Masayuki Nagare record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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