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Wendy Maruyama

American · b. 1952 · Sculptor

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12auction results2021–2026years recorded92%sold (11)$4.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Wendy Maruyama, Unique desk, 1987, bubingaUnique deskLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $10,160≈ £7,849≈ €9,420Sign up to see
  2. Wendy Maruyama, Cabinet, c. 1992, hand-carved and polychromed woodCabinetRago Auctions · $8,820≈ £7,312≈ €8,255Sign up to see
  3. Wendy Maruyama, Custom chest, 1989, ebonized, carved, gilded and painted mahoganyCustom chestLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $8,125≈ £5,909≈ €7,002Sign up to see

Wendy Maruyama’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 12 auction results for Wendy Maruyama between 2021 and 2026, of which 11 sold (92%). Recorded sale prices range from $567Sign up free to see to $10.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $10.2kSign up free to see for Unique desk at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in March 2025. The most common medium is sculpture (4 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (5), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (4) and Bonhams (2).

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  1. Wendy Maruyama, Occasional table, 1987, carved and painted wood
    Occasional table, 1987
    Sculpture · Panel
    20½ h x 20 w x 20 d in (52 x 51 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 161
    $2,128≈ £1,588≈ €1,866Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Wendy Maruyama, Modesty Box, 2006, painted and carved wood
    Modesty Box, 2006
    Sculpture · Panel
    51 h x 17½ w x 15 d in (130 x 44 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 234
    $4,826≈ £3,635≈ €4,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Wendy Maruyama, Gilt Soul (aka Heart of Gold), 1991, polychromed walnut, gold leaf, leather
    Gilt Soul (aka Heart of Gold), 1991
    polychromed walnut, gold leaf, leather
    42½ h x 24 w x 11½ d in (108 x 61 x 29 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 272
    $5,080≈ £3,925≈ €4,710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Wendy Maruyama, Unique desk, 1987, bubinga
    Unique desk, 1987
    bubinga
    28¾ h x 74 w x 46 d in (73 x 188 x 117 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 273
    $10,160≈ £7,849≈ €9,420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Wendy Maruyama, Small Table, 1988
    Small Table, 1988
    20 1/2 x 23 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 148
    $832≈ £646≈ €767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Wendy Maruyama, Modesty box on stand, c. 2000, polychromed jelutong
    Modesty box on stand, c. 2000
    polychromed jelutong
    46½ h x 21 w x 21 d in (118 x 53 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 427
    $567≈ £446≈ €527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Wendy Maruyama, Unique "Chair's Chair", 1984, Bleached mahogany
    Unique "Chair's Chair", 1984
    Bleached mahogany · Panel
    28 1/4 x 18 x 18 1/4 in. (71.8 x 45.7 x 46.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    $1,143≈ £906≈ €1,057Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Wendy Maruyama, Cabinet, c. 1992, hand-carved and polychromed wood
    Cabinet, c. 1992
    Sculpture · Panel
    70 h x 22 w x 15 d in (178 x 56 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 192
    $8,820≈ £7,312≈ €8,255Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Wendy Maruyama, Antibes and Menton wall-hanging cabinets, set of two, 1992, polychromed wood
    Antibes and Menton wall-hanging cabinets, set of two, 1992
    polychromed wood · Panel
    40 h x 18 w x 7 d in (102 x 46 x 18 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 321
    $1,890≈ £1,567≈ €1,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Wendy Maruyama, Custom chest, 1989, ebonized, carved, gilded and painted mahogany
    Custom chest, 1989
    Sculpture · Panel
    86 h x 31¾ w x 23¾ d in (218 x 81 x 60 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 270
    $8,125≈ £5,909≈ €7,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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Wendy Maruyama: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Wendy Maruyama at auction?

$10,160Sign up free to see, for Unique desk at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (March 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Wendy Maruyama?

The median sale price is $4.8kSign up free to see across 11 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Wendy Maruyama have sold at auction?

11 of 12 recorded lots sold between 2021 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Wendy Maruyama?

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

Wendy Maruyama signature

3 catalogued lots by Wendy Maruyama record a signature line. Most often: signed and dated.

Form

  • signed and dated2
  • signed1

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