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# Osamu Nakajima (b. 1937)

Osamu Nakajima is a Japanese artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $5,727. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Osamu Nakajima sold in 2026 for $9,043, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Osamu Nakajima work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osamu Nakajima work is $5,727.

The median Osamu Nakajima sculpture sells for $2,304 across 3 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $2,304† | $8,270 | 75% | 2026-06-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $8,270 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2,304† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Osamu Nakajima worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Osamu Nakajima work is $5,727. The median Osamu Nakajima sculpture sells for $2,304 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Osamu Nakajima's auction record?

Osamu Nakajima's auction record is $9,043, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.