Moe Nakamura (b. 1988)
Moe Nakamura is a Japanese artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $6,388. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Moe Nakamura is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,910; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Moe Nakamura work is $6,388.
The median Moe Nakamura sculpture sells for $6,674 across 76 lots.
The median Moe Nakamura work on paper sells for $5,233 across 14 lots.
The median Moe Nakamura painting sells for $6,910 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Moe Nakamura sculptures typically sell for $2,943–$10,712 (the middle half of 71 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 9 | $6,910‡ | $57,260‡ | — | 2026-01-25 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $5,233‡ | $14,705‡ | 70% | 2025-10-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 84 | $6,674‡ | $176,562 | 90.5% | 2026-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $116,782‡ | $176,562 | — | 2022-06-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,418–$16,031‡ | $6,388‡ | $27,778‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,536–$6,638‡ | $4,686‡ | $11,561‡ |
‡ 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) | 71 | $2,943–$10,712‡ | $6,192‡ | $145,299‡ |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $176,562 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $163,090‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $57,260‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $51,258‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $14,705‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $11,561‡ |
‡ 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 Moe Nakamura worth?
Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Moe Nakamura work is $6,388. The median Moe Nakamura sculpture sells for $6,674 across 76 lots. The median Moe Nakamura work on paper sells for $5,233 across 14 lots. The median Moe Nakamura painting sells for $6,910 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Moe Nakamura sculptures typically sell for $2,943–$10,712 (the middle half of 71 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Moe Nakamura sculpture?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Moe Nakamura sculpture is $6,674. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Moe Nakamura's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Moe Nakamura sculpture is $176,562.
What is the average price of a Moe Nakamura work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Moe Nakamura work on paper is $5,233. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Moe Nakamura's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Moe Nakamura work on paper is $14,705. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Moe Nakamura sculpture?
Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Moe Nakamura sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Moe Nakamura work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Moe Nakamura work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,686, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Moe Nakamura's auction record?
Moe Nakamura's auction record is $176,562, set in 2022.
See the full Moe Nakamura record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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