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Kay Sekimachi

b. 1926

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5auction results2024–2026years recorded100%sold (5)$3.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Kay Sekimachi, Group of Three VesselsGroup of Three VesselsBonhams · $4,864≈ £3,648≈ €4,198Sign up to see
  2. Kay Sekimachi, Nestled Leaf Vessel XXVIII, 1998, laminated big leaf maple, kozo paperNestled Leaf Vessel XXVIIIRago Auctions · $4,096≈ £3,032≈ €3,496Sign up to see
  3. Kay Sekimachi, Bowl, 1995, Japanese paper and linen threadBowlRago Auctions · $3,780≈ £2,972≈ €3,476Sign up to see

Kay Sekimachi’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 5 auction results for Kay Sekimachi between 2024 and 2026, of which 5 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $2.8kSign up free to see to $4.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $4.9kSign up free to see for Group of Three Vessels at Bonhams in October 2025. The most common medium is works on paper (3 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (3), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1) and Bonhams (1).

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  1. Kay Sekimachi, Spherical Line III, twine
    Spherical Line III
    twine
    5¼ h x 10 w x 8 d in (13 x 25 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 115
    $3,584≈ £2,674≈ €3,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Kay Sekimachi, Nestled Leaf Vessel XXVIII, 1998, laminated big leaf maple, kozo paper
    Nestled Leaf Vessel XXVIII, 1998
    laminated big leaf maple, kozo paper · Paper
    4½ h x 5½ w x 4 d in (11 x 14 x 10 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 158
    $4,096≈ £3,032≈ €3,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Kay Sekimachi, Group of Three Vessels
    Group of Three Vessels
    height of largest 6in (15cm); diameter 9in (22.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 259
    $4,864≈ £3,648≈ €4,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Kay Sekimachi, Bowls, set of two, c. 1985, Japanese paper, linen thread
    Bowls, set of two, c. 1985
    Japanese paper, linen thread · Paper
    4¾ h x 7¾ dia in (12 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 163
    $2,772≈ £2,190≈ €2,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Kay Sekimachi, Bowl, 1995, Japanese paper and linen thread
    Bowl, 1995
    Japanese paper and linen thread · Paper
    4½ h x 7 w x 6½ d in (11 x 18 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 359
    $3,780≈ £2,972≈ €3,476Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

Kay Sekimachi works on paper (3)

Kay Sekimachi: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Kay Sekimachi at auction?

$4,864Sign up free to see, for Group of Three Vessels at Bonhams (October 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Kay Sekimachi?

The median sale price is $3.8kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Kay Sekimachi have sold at auction?

5 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2024 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Kay Sekimachi?

Rago Auctions, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Bonhams

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