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Yayoi Kusama Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1929–2026

Of the 85 lots by Yayoi Kusama (paintings) recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 74 found a buyer (87%). Across 64 sales with a published price, the typical result was $31.5kSign up free to see to $340kSign up free to see (median $117kSign up free to see). Pumpkin holds the top price on file: $6.3MSign up free to see at Ravenel (June 2019). Most results come from Ravenel (76), Bonhams (2) and Woolley & Wallis (2).

NT$198,560,000≈ $6,278,467≈ £4,974,225≈ €5,630,407Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumPumpkinRavenel85auction results2007–2026years recorded87%sold$117kSign up free to seemedian price

Yayoi Kusama paintings: key figures

Auction results
85
Sold rate
87%
Active at auction
2007–2026
Median price
$117kSign up free to see
Record price
$6.3MSign up free to see Pumpkin, Ravenel, Jun 2019

Top auction houses: Ravenel (76), Bonhams (2), Woolley & Wallis (2)

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  1. Dots Obsession by Yayoi Kusama, 2011, Mixed media, mirror, edition no. 300/300, sold Dec 2016
    Dots Obsession, 2011
    Mixed media · ed. 300/300
    33(L) x 25.2(W) x 4(H) cm (mirror)<br />30(L) x 22(W) x 2(H) cm (book)
    Ravenel · · Lot 204
    NT$72,000≈ $2,256≈ £1,775≈ €2,120Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$70,000–90,000View at Ravenel ↗
  2. Hand Bag for Space Travel by Yayoi Kusama, 2009, Mixed media, cellphone, edition no. 204/1000, sold Dec 2016
    Hand Bag for Space Travel, 2009
    Mixed media · ed. 204/1000
    11(L) x 5.8(W) x 2(H) cm (cellphone)<br />14(L) x 19.5(W) x 8.5(H) cm (case)
    Ravenel · · Lot 203
    NT$96,000≈ $3,009≈ £2,366≈ €2,827Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$50,000–70,000View at Ravenel ↗
  3. Accumulation of Infinity Dots by Yayoi Kusama, 1998, Acrylic on canvas, sold Jun 2016
    Accumulation of Infinity Dots, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    45.5 x 38 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 221
    NT$5,280,000≈ $161,885≈ £112,287≈ €145,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$5,500,000–7,500,000View at Ravenel ↗
  4. Summer Festival by Yayoi Kusama, 1987, Acrylic on canvas, sold Jun 2016
    Summer Festival, 1987
    Acrylic · Canvas
    38 x 45.5 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 220
    NT$5,520,000≈ $169,243≈ £117,391≈ €151,733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$5,000,000–7,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  5. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, 1991, Mixed media, unique, sold Dec 2015
    Pumpkin, 1991
    Mixed media
    15(L) x 12.2(W) x 28(H) cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 237
    NT$5,520,000≈ $168,470≈ £111,859≈ €155,861Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$4,400,000–5,500,000View at Ravenel ↗
  6. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, 1997, Acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2015
    Pumpkin, 1997
    Acrylic · Canvas
    38 x 45.5 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 236
    NT$8,160,000≈ $249,043≈ £165,356≈ €230,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$4,200,000–6,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  7. Bird by Yayoi Kusama, 1989, Acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2015
    Bird, 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    38 x 45.5 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 72
    HK$1,680,000≈ $216,754≈ £144,406≈ €204,871Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$900,000–1,400,000View at Ravenel ↗
  8. Field End by Yayoi Kusama, 1989, Acrylic on canvas, sold Jun 2015
    Field End, 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    38 x 45.5 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 326
    NT$9,840,000≈ $318,324≈ £208,696≈ €283,762Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$3,800,000–4,800,000View at Ravenel ↗
  9. Pumpkin No. 1613, 1614, 1615 by Yayoi Kusama, 1991, Acrylic on ceramic (unique), sold Jun 2015
    Pumpkin No. 1613, 1614, 1615, 1991
    Acrylic
    11 x 11 x 7 cm (1613) <br />12 x 12 x 5 cm (1614) <br />10.5 x 10.5 x 7.5 cm (1615)
    Ravenel · · Lot 328
    NT$4,320,000≈ $139,752≈ £91,623≈ €124,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$2,000,000–3,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  10. Untitled (unique) by Yayoi Kusama, 1984, Mixed media, sold Jun 2015
    Untitled (unique), 1984
    Mixed media
    9(L) x 9(W) x 8(H) cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 329
    NT$900,000≈ $29,115≈ £19,088≈ €25,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$800,000–1,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  11. Key-Chan by Yayoi Kusama, 2008, FRP, paint (unique), sold Dec 2014
    Key-Chan, 2008
    FRP, paint (unique)
    130(L) x 56(W) x 100(H) cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 309
    NT$3,600,000≈ $115,668≈ £74,028≈ €93,567Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$3,600,000–5,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  12. Watermelon by Yayoi Kusama, 1989, Acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2014
    Watermelon, 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    38 x 45.5 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 319
    NT$5,280,000≈ $169,646≈ £108,574≈ €137,232Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$3,600,000–4,800,000View at Ravenel ↗
  13. Nostalgia by Yayoi Kusama, 1986, mixed media, sold Sep 2014
    Nostalgia, 1986
    Mixed media
    11¾ h x 8 w x 5 d in (30 x 20 x 13 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 149
    $77,500≈ £47,250≈ €60,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Wright ↗
  14. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, 1985, Mixed media, unique, sold Jun 2014
    Pumpkin, 1985
    Mixed media
    8(L) x 8(W) x 8(H) cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 279
    NT$900,000≈ $29,997≈ £17,915≈ €22,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$420,000–600,000View at Ravenel ↗
  15. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, 1984, Mixed media, unique, sold Jun 2014
    Pumpkin, 1984
    Mixed media
    9.5(L) x 9.5(W) x 8.3(H) cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 280
    NT$960,000≈ $31,997≈ £19,109≈ €23,515Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$600,000–800,000View at Ravenel ↗
  16. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, 1983, Mixed media, unique, sold Jun 2014
    Pumpkin, 1983
    Mixed media
    6(L) x 6(W) x 5.3(H) cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 278
    NT$408,000≈ $13,599≈ £8,122≈ €9,994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$600,000–800,000View at Ravenel ↗
  17. Secret by Yayoi Kusama, 1986, Mixed media, sold Dec 2013
    Secret, 1986
    Mixed media
    22(L) x 10(W) x 35(H) cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 771
    NT$1,440,000≈ $48,629≈ £29,677≈ €35,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$900,000–1,600,000View at Ravenel ↗
  18. Infinity Dots by Yayoi Kusama, 1990, Acrylic on canvas, sold Jun 2013
    Infinity Dots, 1990
    Acrylic · Canvas
    45.5 x 38 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 743
    NT$2,400,000≈ $80,040≈ £52,413≈ €61,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$1,800,000–2,600,000View at Ravenel ↗
  19. Flowers by Yayoi Kusama, 1983, Acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2012
    Flowers, 1983
    Acrylic · Canvas
    45.5 x 38 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 727
    NT$2,640,000≈ $90,790≈ £56,468≈ €69,913Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$1,700,000–2,600,000View at Ravenel ↗
  20. Red Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, 1989, Acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2012
    Red Pumpkin, 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    38 x 45.5 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 728
    NT$3,120,000≈ $107,297≈ £66,735≈ €82,625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$2,000,000–3,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  21. Infinity﹣Dots QHYO by Yayoi Kusama, 2005, Acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2012
    Infinity﹣Dots QHYO, 2005
    Acrylic · Canvas
    162 x 130 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 539
    HK$2,880,000≈ $371,606≈ £232,167≈ €286,645Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$2,800,000–3,800,000View at Ravenel ↗
  22. Fruits EPSOB by Yayoi Kusama, 2011, Acrylic and oil on canvas, offered Nov 2012
    Fruits EPSOB, 2011
    Acrylic · Canvas
    112 x 145.5 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 543
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. HK$2,400,000–3,200,000View at Ravenel ↗
  23. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, 1990, Acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2012
    Pumpkin, 1990
    Acrylic · Canvas
    162 x 130.3 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 540
    HK$7,800,000≈ $1,006,434≈ £628,785≈ €776,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$6,000,000–8,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  24. Golden-Nets XTWPEO by Yayoi Kusama, 2007, Acrylic on canvas, offered Nov 2012
    Golden-Nets XTWPEO, 2007
    Acrylic · Canvas
    130.3 x 162 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 542
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. HK$2,400,000–3,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  25. Self-Portrait by Yayoi Kusama, 2009, Acrylic on canvas, sold May 2012
    Self-Portrait, 2009
    Acrylic · Canvas
    194 x 194 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 20
    HK$6,000,000≈ $772,980≈ £492,156≈ €615,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$3,800,000–5,500,000View at Ravenel ↗
  26. Pumpkin B.Q.I. by Yayoi Kusama, 1990, Acrylic on canvas, sold May 2012
    Pumpkin B.Q.I., 1990
    Acrylic · Canvas
    91 x 73 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 21
    HK$3,120,000≈ $401,950≈ £255,921≈ €319,871Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$2,000,000–2,600,000View at Ravenel ↗
  27. Infinity Nets Q.N.I. by Yayoi Kusama, 1989, Acrylic on canvas, sold May 2012
    Infinity Nets Q.N.I., 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    162 x 130 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 19
    HK$2,640,000≈ $340,111≈ £216,549≈ €270,660Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$2,200,000–3,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  28. Kusama in Flower Garden by Yayoi Kusama, 1996, Acrylic on canvas, collage, sold Nov 2011
    Kusama in Flower Garden, 1996
    Acrylic · Canvas
    61 x 73 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 56
    HK$864,000≈ $110,851≈ £71,273≈ €83,047Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$400,000–700,000View at Ravenel ↗
  29. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, 1991, Acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2011
    Pumpkin, 1991
    Acrylic · Canvas
    18 x 14 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 60
    HK$204,000≈ $26,173≈ £16,828≈ €19,608Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$220,000–350,000View at Ravenel ↗
  30. Pumpkin No. 1055 by Yayoi Kusama, 1990, Acrylic on canvas, sold Jun 2010
    Pumpkin No. 1055, 1990
    Acrylic · Canvas
    38 x 45 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 244
    NT$1,320,000≈ $40,788≈ £28,124≈ €33,821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$900,000–1,200,000View at Ravenel ↗
  31. Grapes by Yayoi Kusama, 1989, Acrylic on canvas, sold Jun 2010
    Grapes, 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    91 x 72.7 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 248
    NT$3,840,000≈ $118,656≈ £81,815≈ €98,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$2,600,000–3,600,000View at Ravenel ↗
  32. Vegetables by Yayoi Kusama, 1989, Acrylic on canvas, sold May 2010
    Vegetables, 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    38 x 45.5 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 7
    HK$264,000≈ $33,876≈ £23,360≈ €27,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$150,000–250,000View at Ravenel ↗
  33. Repetition B,T,Z by Yayoi Kusama, 1996, Acrylic on canvas, photo collage, sold Dec 2009
    Repetition B,T,Z, 1996
    Acrylic · Canvas
    23 x 16 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 183
    NT$360,000≈ $11,192≈ £6,851≈ €7,428Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$140,000–240,000View at Ravenel ↗
  34. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, 1992, Acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2009
    Pumpkin, 1992
    Acrylic · Canvas
    16 x 23 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 211
    NT$480,000≈ $14,923≈ £9,134≈ €9,904Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$280,000–350,000View at Ravenel ↗
  35. Ochiba (The fallen leaves) by Yayoi Kusama, 1989, Acrylic on canvas, sold Jun 2007
    Ochiba (The fallen leaves), 1989
    Acrylic · Canvas
    37,5 x 45,5 cm ( 14,7 x 17,9 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 429
    €18,000≈ $24,021≈ £12,168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €13,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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