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# 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.

## What is a ABE Nobuya work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “ABE Nobuya auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nobuya-abe (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.