Natsuyuki Nakanishi (1935–2016)
Natsuyuki Nakanishi is a Japanese artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $8,331. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Natsuyuki Nakanishi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $59,924; 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 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Natsuyuki Nakanishi work is $8,331.
The median Natsuyuki Nakanishi painting sells for $31,622 across 32 lots.
The median Natsuyuki Nakanishi print sells for $1,743 across 19 lots.
The median Natsuyuki Nakanishi work on paper sells for $7,217 across 4 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 | 20 | $1,743‡ | $5,333‡ | 95% | 2024-04-13 |
| Paintings | 39 | $31,622‡ | $735,713 | 82.1% | 2026-05-23 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $7,217‡ | $40,146‡ | 80% | 2025-10-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $297,472‡ | $735,713 | — | 2022-05-26 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Natsuyuki Nakanishi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $1,743 with 95% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $31,622, record $735,713. A typical Natsuyuki Nakanishi painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $297,472.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $889–$1,652‡ | $1,520‡ | $1,669‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,743–$4,577‡ | $2,682‡ | $5,333‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $6,550–$20,503‡ | $10,930‡ | $40,146‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $20,321–$42,448‡ | $31,622‡ | $55,764 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $95,036–$325,300‡ | $179,309‡ | $735,713 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $735,713 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $353,127 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $40,146‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8,204‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $5,333‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $4,955‡ |
‡ 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 Natsuyuki Nakanishi worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Natsuyuki Nakanishi work is $8,331. The median Natsuyuki Nakanishi painting sells for $31,622 across 32 lots. The median Natsuyuki Nakanishi print sells for $1,743 across 19 lots. The median Natsuyuki Nakanishi work on paper sells for $7,217 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Natsuyuki Nakanishi painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Natsuyuki Nakanishi painting is $31,622. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Natsuyuki Nakanishi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Natsuyuki Nakanishi painting is $735,713.
What is the average price of a Natsuyuki Nakanishi print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Natsuyuki Nakanishi print is $1,743. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Natsuyuki Nakanishi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Natsuyuki Nakanishi print is $5,333. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Natsuyuki Nakanishi painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Natsuyuki Nakanishi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,622, 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 medium Natsuyuki Nakanishi print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Natsuyuki Nakanishi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,682, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Natsuyuki Nakanishi's auction record?
Natsuyuki Nakanishi's auction record is $735,713, set in 2017.
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