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Akio Makigawa

Japanese · 1948–1999 · Sculptor

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17auction results2010–2025years recorded76%sold (13)$55.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Akio Makigawa, Work 1 (Sun) (1990), 1990, Paonazzo marble, Marquino marble, Carrara white marble, galvanised steel and gold leafWork 1 (Sun) (1990)Smith & Singer · A$135,000≈ $105,015≈ £75,199≈ €87,142Sign up to see
  2. Akio Makigawa, Seer 1990, 1990, oil and gold leaf on canvas; white Carrara marble, Poltarro marbleSeer 1990Menzies · A$79,773≈ $81,360≈ £51,618≈ €64,043Sign up to see
  3. Akio Makigawa, Wisdom of Water (1995), 1995, Statuario marble and Carrara white marbleWisdom of Water (1995)Smith & Singer · A$109,800≈ $80,917≈ £52,027≈ €74,461Sign up to see

Akio Makigawa’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for Akio Makigawa between 2010 and 2025, of which 13 sold (76%). Recorded sale prices range from $584Sign up free to see to $105kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $105kSign up free to see for Work 1 (Sun) (1990) at Smith & Singer in April 2021. The most common medium is sculpture (10 lots). Most results come from Smith & Singer (12), Menzies (4) and Leonard Joel (1).

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  1. Akio Makigawa, Untitled, 1986, oil on paper (8)
    Untitled, 1986
    Oil · Paper
    21 x 14.5cm (each), 46 x 69cm (sheet, reveal)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 74
    A$4,000≈ $2,594≈ £1,947≈ €2,287Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  2. Akio Makigawa, Maquette for Night Sea Crossing (1992), 1992, calacatta marble
    Maquette for Night Sea Crossing (1992), 1992
    Sculpture
    33 x 19.5 x 9.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 2
    A$61,364≈ $37,179≈ £29,080≈ €33,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  3. Akio Makigawa, Work 1 (Sun) (1990), 1990, Paonazzo marble, Marquino marble, Carrara white marble, galvanised steel and gold leaf
    Work 1 (Sun) (1990), 1990
    Sculpture
    236 x 125.2 x 35 cm; 30 x 100 x 20 cm; 236 x 300 x 75 cm (overall)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 40
    A$135,000≈ $105,015≈ £75,199≈ €87,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  4. Akio Makigawa, Untitled (1992), 1992, Carrara white marble and Carrara black marble
    Untitled (1992), 1992
    Sculpture
    97 x 50 x 18 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 32
    A$100,000≈ $73,347≈ £54,937≈ €61,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$40,000–60,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  5. Akio Makigawa, Untitled 1999, 1999, stainless steel, edition 1 of 6
    Untitled 1999, 1999
    Sculpture · ed. 1/6
    48 x 100 x 48 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 33
    A$25,000≈ $18,337≈ £13,734≈ €15,460Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. Akio Makigawa, Memory and Spirit 1998, 1998, etching, edition 7 of 40
    Memory and Spirit 1998, 1998
    Etching · ed. 7/40
    29.5 x 22.8 cm (image)
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 160
    A$854≈ $584≈ £454≈ €525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Smith & Singer ↗
  7. Akio Makigawa, Cycle of Life II 1999, 1999, stainless steel, bronze and water
    Cycle of Life II 1999, 1999
    Sculpture
    43.5 x 25.2 x 25.2 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 34
    A$25,620≈ $17,535≈ £13,621≈ €15,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. Akio Makigawa, Cycle of Life II 1999, 1999, stainless steel, edition 1 of 3, plus 1 artist's proof
    Cycle of Life II 1999, 1999
    Sculpture · ed. AP
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 35
    A$41,480≈ $28,389≈ £22,053≈ €25,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–25,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  9. Akio Makigawa, Seer 1990, 1990, oil and gold leaf on canvas; white Carrara marble, Poltarro marble
    Seer 1990, 1990
    Oil · Canvas
    180.0 x 119.0 cm (irreg.); 200.0 x 29.0 x 29.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 29
    A$85,909≈ $63,308≈ £49,252≈ €58,295Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Menzies ↗
  10. Akio Makigawa, Wisdom of Water (1995), 1995, Statuario marble and Carrara white marble
    Wisdom of Water (1995), 1995
    Sculpture
    240 x 100 x 50 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 23
    A$109,800≈ $80,917≈ £52,027≈ €74,461Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

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Akio Makigawa: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Akio Makigawa at auction?

$105,015Sign up free to see, for Work 1 (Sun) (1990) at Smith & Singer (April 2021) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Akio Makigawa?

The median sale price is $55.7kSign up free to see across 13 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Akio Makigawa have sold at auction?

13 of 17 recorded lots sold between 2010 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Akio Makigawa?

Smith & Singer, Menzies and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Smith & Singer · Menzies · Leonard Joel

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