> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nendo · updated 2026-11-03

# nendo (b. 2002)

## What is nendo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for nendo at 4 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,432 including buyer’s premium (middle half $681–$10,250, n=7). The auction record is $29,184 for Cabbage Chair (2016, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabbage Chair, 2008 | Pleated paper | $29,184 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 2 | Tape Cord outdoor chairs, 2018 | Chrome steel | $13,970 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Scatter Shelf, 2011 | Acrylic paint | $13,750 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | Fadeout-chair | Walnut, painted acrylic | $12,768 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | Mimicry Chairs | Painted steel, painted mesh steel (10) | $11,598 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 6 | Tape Cord outdoor chairs, set of ten, 2018 | Upholstery, rubber, varnished stainless steel | $11,000 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Cabbage Chair, 2008 | Resin-coated pleated paper | $9,500 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | 13600mm-chair, 2010 | Painted steel | $7,560 | Phillips | Feb 2023 |
| 9 | table from the Thin Black Lines series, 2010 | Enamel | $5,313 | Wright | Jul 2015 |
| 10 | Manga Chair (45), 2015 | Mirror-polished stainless steel | $5,161 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 37 | $1,375 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,750 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $1,638 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $762 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


nendo is a Japanese artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,694.

A work by nendo sold in 2026 for $2,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a nendo work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a nendo work is $1,694.

The median nendo sculpture sells for $2,024 across 14 lots.

The median nendo painting sells for $1,638 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,638 | $1,638 | — | 2024-09-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $2,024 | $29,184 | 87.5% | 2026-08-13 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,319–$11,074 | $8,530 | $29,184 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,008–$2,286 | $2,142 | $2,432 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $29,184 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $11,598 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,638 |

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 nendo worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a nendo work is $1,694. The median nendo sculpture sells for $2,024 across 14 lots. The median nendo painting sells for $1,638 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a nendo sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a nendo sculpture is $2,024.

### What is nendo's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a nendo sculpture is $29,184.

### What is nendo's auction record?

nendo's auction record is $29,184, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “nendo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nendo (updated 2026-11-03).

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.