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# Naoto Kawahara (b. 1971)

Naoto Kawahara is a Japanese artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $2,016. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Naoto Kawahara sold in 2023 for $2,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Naoto Kawahara work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Naoto Kawahara work is $2,016.

The median Naoto Kawahara sculpture sells for $5,395 across 2 lots.

The median Naoto Kawahara painting sells for $121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $121‡ | $121‡ | 50% | 2024-09-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $5,395 | $8,774 | — | 2023-11-30 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $8,774 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,016 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $121‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Naoto Kawahara worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Naoto Kawahara work is $2,016. The median Naoto Kawahara sculpture sells for $5,395 across 2 lots. The median Naoto Kawahara painting sells for $121 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Naoto Kawahara's auction record?

Naoto Kawahara's auction record is $8,774, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.