Nambata Tatsuoki (1905–1997)
Nambata Tatsuoki is an artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,832. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Nambata Tatsuoki is recorded as sold in 2026 for $16,583; 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 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nambata Tatsuoki work is $2,832.
The median Nambata Tatsuoki painting sells for $4,538 across 36 lots.
The median Nambata Tatsuoki work on paper sells for $1,622 across 20 lots.
The median Nambata Tatsuoki print sells for $486 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Nambata Tatsuoki paintings typically sell for $3,097–$6,194 (the middle half of 25 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 | 3 | $486‡ | $780‡ | 66.7% | 2023-09-16 |
| Paintings | 40 | $4,538‡ | $63,438‡ | 90% | 2026-03-15 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $1,622‡ | $2,842‡ | 76.9% | 2023-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $34,671‡ | $63,438‡ | — | 2016-11-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Nambata Tatsuoki's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $486 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $4,538, record $63,438. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Nambata Tatsuoki painting sells for around 9.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $34,671.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $3,097–$6,194‡ | $4,056‡ | $13,926‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $10,710–$34,671‡ | $23,072‡ | $63,438‡ |
‡ 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) | 16 | $1,041–$1,908‡ | $1,533‡ | $2,494‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $63,438‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $39,904 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,842‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,494‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $780‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $193‡ |
‡ 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 Nambata Tatsuoki worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nambata Tatsuoki work is $2,832. The median Nambata Tatsuoki painting sells for $4,538 across 36 lots. The median Nambata Tatsuoki work on paper sells for $1,622 across 20 lots. The median Nambata Tatsuoki print sells for $486 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nambata Tatsuoki paintings typically sell for $3,097–$6,194 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Nambata Tatsuoki painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nambata Tatsuoki painting is $4,538. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nambata Tatsuoki's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nambata Tatsuoki painting is $63,438. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Nambata Tatsuoki work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nambata Tatsuoki work on paper is $1,622. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nambata Tatsuoki's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nambata Tatsuoki work on paper is $2,842. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Nambata Tatsuoki painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nambata Tatsuoki painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,056, 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 Nambata Tatsuoki work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nambata Tatsuoki work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,533, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nambata Tatsuoki's auction record?
Nambata Tatsuoki's auction record is $63,438, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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