NAGAI Tomoko (b. 1982)
NAGAI Tomoko is a Japanese artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $7,296. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by NAGAI Tomoko is recorded as sold in 2026 for $26,718; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View NAGAI Tomoko on OpeningBid →What is a NAGAI Tomoko work worth?
Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NAGAI Tomoko work is $7,296.
The median NAGAI Tomoko painting sells for $19,743 across 48 lots.
The median NAGAI Tomoko work on paper sells for $3,295 across 47 lots.
The median NAGAI Tomoko print sells for $2,524 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) NAGAI Tomoko work on papers typically sell for $1,309–$5,556 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) NAGAI Tomoko paintings typically sell for $18,156–$52,177 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 | 2 | $2,524‡ | $3,905‡ | — | 2025-03-28 |
| Paintings | 52 | $19,743‡ | $121,049‡ | 92.3% | 2026-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $3,295‡ | $21,387 | 90.4% | 2026-05-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $242 | $242 | — | 2024-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $64,092‡ | $156,199‡ | — | 2024-06-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
NAGAI Tomoko's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,524. Paintings (52 lots) median $19,743, record $121,049. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical NAGAI Tomoko painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $64,092.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $6,316–$21,387‡ | $10,513‡ | $43,109‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $18,156–$52,177‡ | $32,638‡ | $121,049‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,309–$5,556‡ | $2,675‡ | $19,080‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,726–$10,349‡ | $4,820‡ | $21,387 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $121,049‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $65,511‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $21,387 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $19,368‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,905‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,143 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $242 |
‡ 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 NAGAI Tomoko worth?
Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NAGAI Tomoko work is $7,296. The median NAGAI Tomoko painting sells for $19,743 across 48 lots. The median NAGAI Tomoko work on paper sells for $3,295 across 47 lots. The median NAGAI Tomoko print sells for $2,524 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) NAGAI Tomoko work on papers typically sell for $1,309–$5,556 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) NAGAI Tomoko paintings typically sell for $18,156–$52,177 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a NAGAI Tomoko painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NAGAI Tomoko painting is $19,743. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is NAGAI Tomoko's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a NAGAI Tomoko painting is $121,049. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a NAGAI Tomoko work on paper?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NAGAI Tomoko work on paper is $3,295. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is NAGAI Tomoko's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a NAGAI Tomoko work on paper is $21,387.
What is the average price of a small NAGAI Tomoko work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small NAGAI Tomoko work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,675, 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 large NAGAI Tomoko painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a large NAGAI Tomoko painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $32,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is NAGAI Tomoko's auction record?
NAGAI Tomoko's auction record is $156,199, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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