ABE Nobuya (1913–1971)
ABE Nobuya is a Japanese artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,428. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by ABE Nobuya sold in 2026 for $9,554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ABE Nobuya work is $2,428.
The median ABE Nobuya print sells for $266 across 4 lots.
The median ABE Nobuya painting sells for $8,924 across 1 lots.
The median ABE Nobuya sculpture sells for $706 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 | 5 | $266 | $527 | 80% | 2023-05-10 |
| Paintings | 2 | $8,924 | $8,924 | 50% | 2007-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $10,315‡ | $10,315‡ | — | 2018-07-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $706 | $706 | 50% | 2024-10-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
ABE Nobuya's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $266 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $8,924, record $8,924. A typical ABE Nobuya painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $10,315‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $8,924 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $706 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $527 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $299 |
‡ 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 ABE Nobuya worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ABE Nobuya work is $2,428. The median ABE Nobuya print sells for $266 across 4 lots. The median ABE Nobuya painting sells for $8,924 across 1 lots. The median ABE Nobuya sculpture sells for $706 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is ABE Nobuya's auction record?
ABE Nobuya's auction record is $10,315, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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