Carlos Nakatani
Mexican · 1934–2004 · Painter
Carlos Nakatani was a painter, sculptor, cinematographer and writer, the son of a Japanese immigrant to Mexico noted for his introduction of a snack simply called “Japanese… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
A ratos también hace fríoMorton Subastas · MX$7,000≈ $403≈ £300≈ €345Sign up to see
ElementosMorton Subastas · MX$3,000≈ $152≈ £117≈ €140Sign up to see
En julio hizo un calor terribleMorton Subastas · MX$2,000≈ $116≈ £85≈ €98Sign up to see
Carlos Nakatani’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 15 auction results for Carlos Nakatani between 2022 and 2026, of which 4 sold (27%). A further 3 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $54Sign up free to see to $403Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $403Sign up free to see for A ratos también hace frío at Morton Subastas in April 2026. The most common medium is etchings (12 lots). Results come from Morton Subastas (18).
15 results
- MX$7,000≈ $403≈ £300≈ €345Sign up free to see
- MX$2,000≈ $116≈ £85≈ €98Sign up free to see
- MX$1,000≈ $54≈ £40≈ €47Sign up free to see
- Elementos, 1998MX$3,000≈ $152≈ £117≈ €140Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$2,000–5,000
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$2,500–5,000
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$3,500–7,000
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$1,300–3,000
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$1,800–3,000
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$2,500–5,000
Also offered, result not published (3)
Lots by Carlos Nakatani that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Carlos Nakatani works on paper (3)Carlos Nakatani prints (12)Carlos Nakatani etchings (12)
Carlos Nakatani: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Carlos Nakatani at auction?
$403Sign up free to see, for A ratos también hace frío at Morton Subastas (April 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Carlos Nakatani?
The median sale price is $134Sign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Carlos Nakatani have sold at auction?
4 of 15 recorded lots sold between 2022 and 2026. 3 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.
Which auction houses sell Carlos Nakatani?
Morton Subastas accounts for the most recorded results. Morton Subastas
About Carlos Nakatani
Carlos Nakatani was a painter, sculptor, cinematographer and writer, the son of a Japanese immigrant to Mexico noted for his introduction of a snack simply called “Japanese peanuts” in Mexico City, and older brother of singer Yoshio. Nakatani is best known for his painting, which mixes Mexican and Japanese influences, as part of a generation of artists which broke with the Mexican art establishment from the early 20th century. Reclusive, he nonetheless won a number of recognitions for his work and was a member of the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana.
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