What is a George Nakashima work worth?
1905–1990 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 1,604 works by George Nakashima with a published auction price sold between $7,680Sign up free to see and $25,400Sign up free to see, and the median is $15,120Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $17,780Sign up free to see across 851 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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George Nakashima prices by medium
- Auction results
- 1,632
- Sold rate
- 98%
- Active at auction
- 2001–2026
- Median price
- $15.1kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $356kSign up free to see Exceptional Conoid dining table, Wright, Oct 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 33 | $9.6k–$32.5kSign up free to see | $20.5kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 31 | $17.6k–$33.4kSign up free to see | $20kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 2 | $8.3k–$25kSign up free to see | $16.6kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (887), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (264), Wright (230)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 5 | $2.8k–$3.8kSign up free to see | $3kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 263 | $5.6k–$20.3kSign up free to see | $9.4kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 471 | $8.2k–$22.9kSign up free to see | $15kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 442 | $16.4k–$38.6kSign up free to see | $25kSign up free to see |
Recent George Nakashima sales
- Set of four "Grass-Seated" chairs, American black walnut, braided seagrass — $23,220Sign up free to see, Phillips, Sep 3, 2026
- Amoeba nesting tables, set of three, cherry — $20,480Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Wepman occasional table, American black walnut — $7,680Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Conoid Cross-Legged occasional table, American black walnut — $57,600Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Cushion Chair with Arms, American black walnut, upholstered cushions — $10,240Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Cushion Chair with Arms, American black walnut, upholstered cushions — $8,320Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Milk House coffee table, walnut — $2,560Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- New Chairs with Arms, pair, American black walnut, hickory — $9,600Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
Questions about George Nakashima prices
What is a George Nakashima work worth?
Based on 1,604 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by George Nakashima have sold for a median of $15,120, and half of them sold between $7,680 and $25,400. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by George Nakashima sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $355,600 for “Exceptional Conoid dining table” at Wright in October 2025.
Which George Nakashima medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $20,480 (33 sales).
How often do George Nakashima works sell at auction?
98% of the 1,632 lots recorded between 2001 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a George Nakashima work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 1,632 lots by George Nakashima recorded at auction between 2001 and 2026, 1,605 found a buyer (98%).
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