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# 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “NAGAI Tomoko auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tomoko-nagai (updated 2026-11-02).

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.