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Rei Kawakubo

b. 1942

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11auction results2018–2026years recorded100%sold (11)$8.1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Rei Kawakubo, Rare chairs, set of two, c. 1987, galvanized steel, chrome-plated steel, enameled steelRare chairs, set of twoWright · $28,600≈ £22,179≈ €25,053Sign up to see
  2. Rei Kawakubo, No. 1 chairs for Comme des Garçons, pair, 1983, enameled steelNo. 1 chairs for Comme des Garçons, pairLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $12,160≈ £9,072≈ €10,661Sign up to see
  3. Rei Kawakubo, No. 1 chair for Comme des Garçons, 1983, white oak, enameled steelNo. 1 chair for Comme des GarçonsWright · $9,600≈ £7,127≈ €8,219Sign up to see

Rei Kawakubo’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 11 auction results for Rei Kawakubo between 2018 and 2026, of which 11 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $5.1kSign up free to see to $28.6kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $28.6kSign up free to see for Rare chairs, set of two at Wright in October 2018. The most common medium is paintings (5 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (5), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (3) and Wright (2).

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  1. Rei Kawakubo, Table for Comme des Garçons, c. 1985, granite, enameled iron, casters
    Table for Comme des Garçons, c. 1985
    granite, enameled iron, casters
    29 h x 78½ w x 37¾ d in (74 x 199 x 96 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 246
    $5,120≈ £3,820≈ €4,489Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Rei Kawakubo, No. 1 chairs for Comme des Garçons, pair, 1983, enameled steel
    No. 1 chairs for Comme des Garçons, pair, 1983
    enameled steel
    26 h x 20½ w x 19½ d in (66 x 52 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 248
    $12,160≈ £9,072≈ €10,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Rei Kawakubo, Chair, designed for the Comme des Garçons store, Tokyo, circa 1988, Steel, rubber feet
    Chair, designed for the Comme des Garçons store, Tokyo, circa 1988
    Steel, rubber feet
    64 x 31.5 x 46 cm (25 1/4 x 12 3/8 x 18 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    £7,095≈ $9,585≈ €8,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Rei Kawakubo, No. 1 chair for Comme des Garçons, 1983, white oak, enameled steel
    No. 1 chair for Comme des Garçons, 1983
    white oak, enameled steel · Panel
    25¾ h x 20½ w x 20 d in (65 x 52 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 126
    $9,600≈ £7,127≈ €8,219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Rei Kawakubo, Table for Comme des Garçons, c. 1985, granite, enameled iron, casters
    Table for Comme des Garçons, c. 1985
    granite, enameled iron, casters
    29 h x 78½ w x 37¾ d in (74 x 199 x 96 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 125
    $5,334≈ £3,992≈ €4,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Rei Kawakubo, No. 9 Chair, for Comme des Garçons, patinated steel, maple, with Comme des Garçons sticker on back listing serial number 10100
    No. 9 Chair
    Sculpture
    height 25 1/2in (64.7cm); width 20 1/2in (52.1cm); depth 20in (50.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 156
    $5,376≈ £4,176≈ €4,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Rei Kawakubo, Fauteuil mod. N1
    Fauteuil mod. N1
    H: 65cm.(25 9/16in.); L: 52,5cm.(20 1/2in.); P: 51,5cm.(20 1/16in.).
    Bonhams · · Lot 154
    €6,375≈ $6,712≈ £5,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Rei Kawakubo, Fauteuil mod. N1
    Fauteuil mod. N1
    H: 65cm.(25 9/16in.); L: 52,5cm.(20 1/2in.); P: 51,5cm.(20 1/16in.).
    Bonhams · · Lot 155
    €7,650≈ $8,055≈ £6,610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Rei Kawakubo, Deux chaises mod. N8
    Deux chaises mod. N8
    H: 65cm. (25 9/16in.); L: 32cm.(12 5/8in.); P: 44cm(17 5/16in.).
    Bonhams · · Lot 156
    €8,288≈ $8,726≈ £7,161Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Rei Kawakubo, Banc dit "Long Bench"
    Banc dit "Long Bench"
    H: 45cm. (17 11/16in.); L: 160cm.(63in.); P: 48cm(18 7/8in.).
    Bonhams · · Lot 157
    €7,650≈ $8,055≈ £6,610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗

Rei Kawakubo paintings (5)

Rei Kawakubo: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Rei Kawakubo at auction?

$28,600Sign up free to see, for Rare chairs, set of two at Wright (October 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Rei Kawakubo?

The median sale price is $8.1kSign up free to see across 11 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Rei Kawakubo have sold at auction?

11 of 11 recorded lots sold between 2018 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Rei Kawakubo?

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

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