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Yoshitomo Nara Acrylic Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1959

Of the 94 lots by Yoshitomo Nara (acrylic paintings) recorded at auction between 2005 and 2026, 85 found a buyer (90%). The median price realised is $260kSign up free to see across 79 priced sales; the middle half sold for $88kSign up free to see–$1.4MSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $16MSign up free to see for Missing in Action at Phillips in June 2021. Sales were recorded mainly at Phillips (66), Ravenel (21) and Lempertz (4).

HK$123,725,000≈ $15,944,441≈ £11,268,952≈ €13,088,525Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMissing in ActionPhillips94auction results2005–2026years recorded90%sold$260kSign up free to seemedian price

Yoshitomo Nara acrylic paintings: key figures

Auction results
94
Sold rate
90%
Active at auction
2005–2026
Median price
$260kSign up free to see
Record price
$16MSign up free to see Missing in Action, Phillips, Jun 2021
MediumPriced salesTypical rangeMedian
Paintings53$186k–$2.4MSign up free to see$555kSign up free to see
Works on Paper26$51.5k–$215kSign up free to see$88kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Phillips (66), Ravenel (21), Lempertz (4)

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  1. Wisdom Tooth Fever by Yoshitomo Nara, 1999, acrylic on canvas, sold Jul 2020
    Wisdom Tooth Fever, 1999
    Acrylic · Canvas
    110 x 120.2 cm (43 1/4 x 47 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    HK$12,750,000≈ $1,645,133≈ £1,310,758≈ €1,457,675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$10,000,000–15,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Chinese Girl on the Dish by Yoshitomo Nara, 1993, Acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2019
    Chinese Girl on the Dish, 1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    130 x 100 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 122
    NT$75,360,000≈ $2,468,794≈ £1,915,873≈ €2,248,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$40,000,000–60,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  3. Untitled (Headache) by Yoshitomo Nara, 1998, acrylic and coloured pencil on paper, sold Nov 2019
    Untitled (Headache), 1998
    Acrylic · Paper
    41.6 x 35.4 cm. (16 3/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    HK$2,250,000≈ $287,460≈ £223,305≈ €261,137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,800,000–2,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. The Little Ice Bear by Yoshitomo Nara, 1997, acrylic and lacquer on FRP, sold Nov 2019
    The Little Ice Bear, 1997
    Acrylic · ed. 19/20
    5.2 x 3.4 x 3.8 cm. (2 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    HK$175,000≈ $22,358≈ £17,368≈ €20,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Little Thinker by Yoshitomo Nara, 2000, acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2019
    Little Thinker, 2000
    Acrylic · Canvas
    44 x 40 in. (111.8 x 101.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    $4,220,000≈ £3,286,348≈ €3,837,410Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500,000–4,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Only Faces Appear in My Mind by Yoshitomo Nara, 2001, pencil and acrylic on paper, sold Jun 2019
    Only Faces Appear in My Mind, 2001
    Acrylic · Paper
    23¼ h x 18 w in (59 x 46 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 162
    $42,500≈ £33,462≈ €37,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Sprout the Ambassador Mini by Yoshitomo Nara, 2011, Pencil and acrylic on paper, sold Jun 2019
    Sprout the Ambassador Mini, 2011
    Acrylic · Paper
    15 x 10 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 210
    NT$1,320,000≈ $41,738≈ £33,068≈ €37,430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$1,300,000–2,200,000View at Ravenel ↗
  8. The Little Pilgrims (Night Walking) by Yoshitomo Nara, 1999, acrylic, lacquer and cotton on FRP, sold May 2019
    The Little Pilgrims (Night Walking), 1999
    Acrylic · ed. 2/10
    each 72 x 50 x 42.5 cm. (28 3/8 x 19 5/8 x 16 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    HK$10,950,000≈ $1,395,140≈ £1,099,141≈ €1,245,883Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$7,000,000–10,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. I’m not trying To Be Mean by Yoshitomo Nara, 1997, acrylic on paper, sold May 2019
    I’m not trying To Be Mean, 1997
    Acrylic · Paper
    50.2 x 36.2 cm. (19 3/4 x 14 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    HK$687,500≈ $87,594≈ £69,152≈ €78,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Childhood Days by Yoshitomo Nara, 2011, acrylic and colour pencil on cardboard, sold May 2019
    Childhood Days, 2011
    Acrylic · Board
    48.4 x 76 cm. (19 x 29 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    HK$1,875,000≈ $238,894≈ £188,595≈ €213,546Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,500,000–2,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Untitled by Yoshitomo Nara, 1995, acrylic on paper mounted on canvas, sold Nov 2018
    Untitled, 1995
    Acrylic · Paper
    47.7 x 33.7 cm. (18 3/4 x 13 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    HK$600,000≈ $76,686≈ £59,687≈ €67,487Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. L’Angel est Tombée by Yoshitomo Nara, 1987, acrylic on board, sold Nov 2018
    L’Angel est Tombée, 1987
    Acrylic · Board
    73 x 52 cm (28 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    HK$1,750,000≈ $223,668≈ £174,087≈ €196,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$700,000–900,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. UKIYO by Yoshitomo Nara, 1999, pen, colored pencil and acrylic on book page, sold Nov 2018
    UKIYO, 1999
    Acrylic
    10 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (26.7 x 34.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 388
    $100,000≈ £77,059≈ €88,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Monkey Baby Go-Go by Yoshitomo Nara, 1993, Acrylic on cotton, sold Jun 2018
    Monkey Baby Go-Go, 1993
    Acrylic · Other support
    85.2 x 55 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 226
    NT$13,200,000≈ $442,068≈ £330,222≈ €378,840Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$6,000,000–8,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  15. Be Crushed to Death by Yoshitomo Nara, 1993, acrylic on canvas, sold May 2018
    Be Crushed to Death, 1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    21 5/8 x 22 1/8 in. (54.9 x 56.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 327
    $106,250≈ £78,547≈ €89,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Patched Head by Yoshitomo Nara, 2011, Acrylic on panel, sold Dec 2017
    Patched Head, 2011
    Acrylic · Panel
    144.4 x 130.1 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 343
    NT$45,120,000≈ $1,503,850≈ £1,111,904≈ €1,265,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$32,000,000–42,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  17. For Kuro by Yoshitomo Nara, 1992, Acrylic on paper, sold Dec 2017
    For Kuro, 1992
    Acrylic · Paper
    34.8 x 24.5 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 337
    NT$2,640,000≈ $87,991≈ £65,058≈ €74,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$2,600,000–3,600,000View at Ravenel ↗
  18. Pal by Yoshitomo Nara, 1997, Acrylic, colored pencil and pencil on paper, sold Dec 2017
    Pal, 1997
    Acrylic · Paper
    25.4 x 17.8 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 221
    NT$2,640,000≈ $87,991≈ £65,058≈ €74,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$1,100,000–2,200,000View at Ravenel ↗
  19. Not Now by Yoshitomo Nara, 2003, pastel, acrylic and coloured pencil on paper, sold Nov 2017
    Not Now, 2003
    Acrylic · Paper
    134.6 x 119.4 cm. (52 7/8 x 47 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    HK$7,300,000≈ $934,838≈ £699,049≈ €782,160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$6,000,000–8,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Remember Your Childhood Days by Yoshitomo Nara, 1995, acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2017
    Remember Your Childhood Days, 1995
    Acrylic · Canvas
    55.3 x 40.6 cm (21 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    HK$2,000,000≈ $256,120≈ £191,520≈ €214,290Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,500,000–2,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. The Little Pilgrim (Night Walking) by Yoshitomo Nara, 1999, fiberglass, acrylic and cotton, sold Nov 2017
    The Little Pilgrim (Night Walking), 1999
    Acrylic · ed. 8/10
    70 x 45 x 44 cm. (27 1/2 x 17 3/4 x 17 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 5
    HK$3,460,000≈ $443,088≈ £331,330≈ €370,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,200,000–2,200,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Silent by Yoshitomo Nara, 1995, Acrylic on paper, sold Jun 2017
    Silent, 1995
    Acrylic · Paper
    47.3 x 35.8 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 215
    NT$1,800,000≈ $59,724≈ £46,258≈ €53,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$1,600,000–2,600,000View at Ravenel ↗
  23. Study for Miss Spring by Yoshitomo Nara, 2012, acrylic on canvas, sold May 2017
    Study for Miss Spring, 2012
    Acrylic · Canvas
    60.3 x 55.1 cm (23 3/4 x 21 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    HK$2,960,000≈ $379,827≈ £295,677≈ €339,253Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$2,500,000–3,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Last Warrior / The Unknown Soldier by Yoshitomo Nara, 2000, acrylic on canvas, sold May 2017
    Last Warrior / The Unknown Soldier, 2000
    Acrylic · Canvas
    165 x 150 cm (64 7/8 x 59 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    HK$21,680,000≈ $2,781,978≈ £2,165,637≈ €2,484,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$20,000,000–30,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. White Night Cat by Yoshitomo Nara, 2002, acrylic and colored pencil on paper, sold May 2017
    White Night Cat, 2002
    Acrylic · Paper
    22 x 14 1/8 in. (55.9 x 35.9 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 202
    $162,500≈ £125,337≈ €146,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Missing in Action by Yoshitomo Nara, 2005, acrylic on cotton mounted on FRP, sold Mar 2017
    Missing in Action, 2005
    Acrylic · Other support
    diameter 180 cm (70 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 3
    £1,445,000≈ $1,758,276≈ €1,665,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200,000–1,800,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Daydreamer by Yoshitomo Nara, 2003, pastel, acrylic and colour pencil on paper, sold Nov 2016
    Daydreamer, 2003
    Acrylic · Paper
    156.5 x 136.5 cm (61 5/8 x 53 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    HK$12,080,000≈ $1,557,474≈ £1,254,813≈ €1,470,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$5,000,000–7,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Household Dog by Yoshitomo Nara, 2000, acrylic and lacquer on fiberglass reinforced plastic, cotton and plywood, sold Feb 2016
    Household Dog, 2000
    Acrylic
    house 41 x 23 1/2 x 95 1/8 in. (104.1 x 59.7 x 241.6 cm) dog 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (29.2 x 21.6 x 41.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 13
    $185,000≈ £133,516≈ €169,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Missing in Action by Yoshitomo Nara, 2000, acrylic on canvas, sold Oct 2015
    Missing in Action, 2000
    Acrylic · Canvas
    164.7 x 149 cm (64 7/8 x 58 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    £1,986,500≈ $3,055,634≈ €2,678,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700,000–1,000,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. The Little Pilgrim (Night Walking) by Yoshitomo Nara, 1999, Fiberglass acrylic, cotton, no. 9/10, sold Jun 2015
    The Little Pilgrim (Night Walking), 1999
    Acrylic · Other support · ed. 9/10
    43(L) x 45.7(W) x 71.8(H) cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 327
    NT$7,680,000≈ $248,448≈ £162,885≈ €221,473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$5,500,000–6,500,000View at Ravenel ↗
  31. Pal by Yoshitomo Nara, 1997, acrylic, colored pencil, pencil on paper, sold Mar 2015
    Pal, 1997
    Acrylic · Paper
    10 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (26 x 18 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 147
    $20,000≈ £13,051≈ €17,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Rock n' Roll Suicide by Yoshitomo Nara, 1992, acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2014
    Rock n' Roll Suicide, 1992
    Acrylic · Canvas
    31 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. (80 x 80 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    $365,000≈ £233,152≈ €293,503Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–400,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Itchy and Scratchy by Yoshitomo Nara, 2000, acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2014
    Itchy and Scratchy, 2000
    Acrylic · Canvas
    35 3/8 x 39 1/4 in. (89.9 x 99.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    $1,025,000≈ £651,083≈ €822,897Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Your Dog by Yoshitomo Nara, 2000, Acrylic and oil on fiberglass, edition no. 7/15, sold Jun 2014
    Your Dog, 2000
    Acrylic · Other support · ed. 7/15
    41.5(L) x 23(W) x 29.5(H) cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 281
    NT$2,400,000≈ $79,992≈ £47,774≈ €58,787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$850,000–1,200,000View at Ravenel ↗
  35. Untitled by Yoshitomo Nara, 1997, acrylic and colored pencil on paper, sold May 2014
    Untitled, 1997
    Acrylic · Paper
    12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (31.1 x 23.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 184
    $18,750≈ £11,155≈ €13,690Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Soldier by Yoshitomo Nara, 2003, acrylic, colored pencil on paper, sold May 2014
    Soldier, 2003
    Acrylic · Paper
    28 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (71.8 x 51.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 181
    $137,000≈ £81,504≈ €100,029Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Untitled (Portrait of a Girl) by Yoshitomo Nara, 2003, pencil, colored pencil, acrylic on paper, sold Mar 2014
    Untitled (Portrait of a Girl), 2003
    Acrylic · Paper
    image 15 3/4 x 11 1/4 in. (40 x 28.6 cm.) frame 20 x 15 1/2 in. (50.8 x 39.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    $60,000≈ £35,778≈ €43,184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Childhood Days by Yoshitomo Nara, 2011, Acrylic and color pencil on cardboard, offered Jun 2013
    Childhood Days, 2011
    Acrylic · Board
    48.5 x 76.5 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 744
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$2,200,000–4,400,000View at Ravenel ↗
  39. O.T by Yoshitomo Nara, 1993, Acrylic on cotton, sold Jun 2013
    O.T, 1993
    Acrylic · Other support
    100 x 85 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 745
    NT$9,000,000≈ $300,150≈ £196,549≈ €230,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$8,000,000–10,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
  40. Chinese Girl on the Dish by Yoshitomo Nara, 1993, Acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2012
    Chinese Girl on the Dish, 1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    130 x 100 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 509
    HK$4,320,000≈ $557,410≈ £348,250≈ €429,967Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$3,600,000–4,200,000View at Ravenel ↗
  41. Monkey Baby Go-Go by Yoshitomo Nara, 1993, Acrylic on cotton, sold May 2012
    Monkey Baby Go-Go, 1993
    Acrylic · Other support
    85.2 x 55 cm
    Ravenel · · Lot 18
    HK$1,440,000≈ $185,515≈ £118,117≈ €147,633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$1,000,000–1,800,000View at Ravenel ↗
  42. Mitten over the world by Yoshitomo Nara, Acrylic, opaque white and ink on gray paper with irregularly torn edges ca, sold Dec 2008
    Mitten over the world
    Acrylic · Paper
    24,5 x 19 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 323
    €9,600≈ $12,158≈ £8,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  43. OHNE TITEL by Yoshitomo Nara, Acryl, Farbkreide, Tusche und Deckweiß auf bräunlichem Papier mit perforiertem oberen Rand, sold Nov 2007
    OHNE TITEL
    Acrylic
    40 x 30 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 909
    €19,200≈ $28,341≈ £13,719Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  44. Tsubo shojo (Topf-Mädchen) by Yoshitomo Nara, Acryl auf elfenbeinfarbenem Zeichenpapier mit perforiertem unteren Rand, sold Jun 2005
    Tsubo shojo (Topf-Mädchen)
    Acrylic
    39,8 x 29,9 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 330
    €10,710≈ $13,097≈ £7,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,800–View at Lempertz ↗

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