Matsubara Naoko (b. 1937)
Matsubara Naoko is a Japanese artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $100. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Matsubara Naoko is recorded as sold in 2025 for $550; 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 Matsubara Naoko on OpeningBid →What is a Matsubara Naoko work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matsubara Naoko work is $100.
The median Matsubara Naoko print sells for $100 across 23 lots.
The median Matsubara Naoko work on paper sells for $208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 25 | $100‡ | $550‡ | 92% | 2025-10-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $208 | $208 | 50% | 2017-06-09 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $95–$194‡ | $134‡ | $400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $89–$120‡ | $100‡ | $550‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $550‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $400 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $208 |
‡ 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 Matsubara Naoko worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matsubara Naoko work is $100. The median Matsubara Naoko print sells for $100 across 23 lots. The median Matsubara Naoko work on paper sells for $208 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Matsubara Naoko print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matsubara Naoko print is $100. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Matsubara Naoko's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matsubara Naoko print is $550. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Matsubara Naoko print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Matsubara Naoko print (small (under 50 cm)) is $134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Matsubara Naoko's auction record?
Matsubara Naoko's auction record is $550, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Matsubara Naoko record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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