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Tadashi Nakayama Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1927–2014

Of the 8 lots by Tadashi Nakayama (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2024 and 2026, 7 found a buyer (88%). The median price realised is $850Sign up free to see across 7 priced sales; the middle half sold for $538Sign up free to see–$1kSign up free to see. Ema (D), 1973 Color woodblock with embellishment on paper 38" x 21 1/2" (sight) holds the top price on file: $1.3kSign up free to see at Circle Auction (November 2024). Most results come from Circle Auction (6) and Sloans & Kenyon (2).

$1,300≈ £1,004≈ €1,207Sign uprecord priceEma (D), 1973 Color woodblock with embellishment on paper 38" x 21 1/2" (sight)Circle Auction8auction results2024–2026years recorded88%sold$850Sign up free to seemedian price

Tadashi Nakayama works on paper: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
88%
Active at auction
2024–2026
Median price
$850Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.3kSign up free to see Ema (D), 1973 Color woodblock with embellishment on paper 38" x 21 1/2" (sight), Circle Auction, Nov 2024

Top auction houses: Circle Auction (6), Sloans & Kenyon (2)

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  1. Sunflower, 1957 Color woodblock on paper 24" x 15 by Tadashi Nakayama, Pencil, sold Sep 2026
    Sunflower, 1957 Color woodblock on paper 24" x 15
    Drawing · ed. 1/2
    36" x 27 1/2"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 210
    $850≈ £641≈ €745HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Circle Auction ↗
  2. Horse and Tulip, 1968 Color woodblock on paper 22 1/2" x 16 1/4 by Tadashi Nakayama, Pencil, sold Sep 2026
    Horse and Tulip, 1968 Color woodblock on paper 22 1/2" x 16 1/4
    Drawing · ed. 29/ 80
    31 1/2" x 24 1/4"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 209
    $475≈ £358≈ €417HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Circle Auction ↗
  3. Hound of the Afternoon, 1968 Color woodblock on paper 14" x 11 1/2 by Tadashi Nakayama, Pencil, sold Sep 2026
    Hound of the Afternoon, 1968 Color woodblock on paper 14" x 11 1/2
    Drawing · ed. 30/ 85
    21 1/2" x 17 1/2"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 42
    $600≈ £453≈ €526HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–800View at Circle Auction ↗
  4. Ema (D), 1973 Color woodblock with embellishment on paper 38" x 21 1/2" (sight) by Tadashi Nakayama, Pencil, sold Nov 2024
    Ema (D), 1973 Color woodblock with embellishment on paper 38" x 21 1/2" (sight)
    Drawing · ed. 42/ 75
    50" x 32"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 252
    $1,300≈ £1,004≈ €1,207HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–800View at Circle Auction ↗
  5. Three Ema color woodblocks with embellishment on paper 1968, 1973, and 1980 9 1/2" x 5", 8 1/2" x 6 1/4", and 3" x 9 1/2", respectively Each is by Tadashi Nakayama, pencil, sold Nov 2024
    Three Ema color woodblocks with embellishment on paper 1968, 1973, and 1980 9 1/2" x 5", 8 1/2" x 6 1/4", and 3" x 9 1/2", respectively Each is
    Drawing · ed. 1/2
    17" x 12"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 251
    $1,100≈ £849≈ €1,021HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Circle Auction ↗
  6. Ema, 1983 Color woodblock with embellishment on paper 25 1/2" x 19 1/2" (sight) by Tadashi Nakayama, Pencil, sold Nov 2024
    Ema, 1983 Color woodblock with embellishment on paper 25 1/2" x 19 1/2" (sight)
    Drawing · ed. 42/ 85
    37" x 30"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 250
    $950≈ £734≈ €882HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Circle Auction ↗
  7. The Scale of Justice by Tadashi Nakayama, 1958, Pencil numbered, titled, signed and dated at base, sold Apr 2024
    The Scale of Justice, 1958
    Drawing
    17 x 13 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 5B
    $120≈ £96≈ €112HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  8. The Scale of Justice by Tadashi Nakayama, 1958, Pencil numbered, titled, signed and dated at base, offered Mar 2024
    The Scale of Justice, 1958
    Drawing
    17 x 13 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 188
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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