Yoshitomo Nara Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1959

ArtSell has recorded 89 auction results for Yoshitomo Nara paintings between 2005 and 2026, and 84 of them sold (94%). Across 79 sales with a published price, the typical result was $60.7kSign up free to see to $1.4MSign up free to see (median $248kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Missing in Action, sold at Phillips in June 2021 for $16MSign up free to see. Most results come from Phillips (59), Ravenel (22) and Lempertz (4).

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1. 
   Wisdom Tooth Fever, 1999

   Acrylic · Canvas

   110 x 120.2 cm (43 1/4 x 47 3/8 in.)

   Phillips · Jul 8, 2020 · 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. 
   Quiet, Quiet, 1999

   Lacquer on FRP (unique)

   94.5(L) x 94.5(W) x 245(H) cm

   Ravenel · Dec 1, 2019 · Lot 123
   NT$49,600,000≈ $1,624,896≈ £1,260,978≈ €1,479,599Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$38,000,000–48,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
3. 
   Chinese Girl on the Dish, 1993

   Acrylic · Canvas

   130 x 100 cm

   Ravenel · Dec 1, 2019 · 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 ↗
4. 
   Mori Girl, 2012

   Mixed media · ed. 5/200

   18 (L) x 14.5 (W) x 30 (H) cm

   Ravenel · Dec 1, 2019 · Lot 224
   NT$1,680,000≈ $55,037≈ £42,711≈ €50,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$550,000–800,000View at Ravenel ↗
5. 
   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 · Nov 25, 2019 · Lot 125
   HK$175,000≈ $22,358≈ £17,368≈ €20,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Little Thinker, 2000

   Acrylic · Canvas

   44 x 40 in. (111.8 x 101.6 cm.)

   Phillips · Nov 14, 2019 · Lot 4
   $4,220,000≈ £3,286,348≈ €3,837,410Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500,000–4,500,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Dog with Coffin, 1993

   Oil · Canvas

   60 x 60 cm

   Ravenel · Jun 2, 2019 · Lot 214
   NT$12,000,000≈ $379,440≈ £300,618≈ €340,274Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$7,500,000–13,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
8. 
   Mori Girl, 2012

   Mixed media · ed. 153/200

   18 (L) x 14.5 (W) x 30 (H) cm

   Ravenel · Jun 2, 2019 · Lot 217
   NT$1,920,000≈ $60,710≈ £48,099≈ €54,444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$550,000–750,000View at Ravenel ↗
9. 
   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 · May 26, 2019 · 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 ↗
10. 
    Childhood Days, 2011

    Acrylic · Board

    48.4 x 76 cm. (19 x 29 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 25, 2019 · 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. 
    Sleepless Night (Sitting), 2007

    Mixed media · ed. 110/300

    28.7 x 10.4 x 15.2 cm (11 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 26, 2018 · Lot 77
    HK$475,000≈ $60,710≈ £47,252≈ €53,428Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    L’Angel est Tombée, 1987

    Acrylic · Board

    73 x 52 cm (28 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 26, 2018 · 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, 1999

    Acrylic

    10 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (26.7 x 34.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 388
    $100,000≈ £77,059≈ €88,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Monkey Baby Go-Go, 1993

    Acrylic · Other support

    85.2 x 55 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 3, 2018 · 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, 1993

    Acrylic · Canvas

    21 5/8 x 22 1/8 in. (54.9 x 56.2 cm.)

    Phillips · May 10, 2018 · Lot 327
    $106,250≈ £78,547≈ €89,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Patched Head, 2011

    Acrylic · Panel

    144.4 x 130.1 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 3, 2017 · 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. 
    Mori Girl + Little Mori Girl (a set of 2), 2012

    Mixed media

    18(L) x 14.5(W) x 30(H) cm (Mori Girl)<br />9(L) x 9(W) x 14(H) cm (Little Mori Girl)

    Ravenel · Dec 3, 2017 · Lot 229
    NT$1,020,000≈ $33,997≈ £25,136≈ €28,605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$420,000–600,000View at Ravenel ↗
18. 
    Remember Your Childhood Days, 1995

    Acrylic · Canvas

    55.3 x 40.6 cm (21 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 26, 2017 · 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 ↗
19. 
    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 · Nov 26, 2017 · 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 ↗
20. 
    Mori Girl, 2012

    Mixed media · ed. 16/200

    18(L) x 14.5(W) x 30(H) cm

    Ravenel · Jun 4, 2017 · Lot 213
    NT$960,000≈ $31,853≈ £24,671≈ €28,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$420,000–600,000View at Ravenel ↗
21. 
    Study for Miss Spring, 2012

    Acrylic · Canvas

    60.3 x 55.1 cm (23 3/4 x 21 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · May 28, 2017 · 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 ↗
22. 
    Last Warrior / The Unknown Soldier, 2000

    Acrylic · Canvas

    165 x 150 cm (64 7/8 x 59 in.)

    Phillips · May 28, 2017 · 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 ↗
23. 
    Missing in Action, 2005

    Acrylic · Other support

    diameter 180 cm (70 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Mar 8, 2017 · Lot 3
    £1,445,000≈ $1,758,276≈ €1,665,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200,000–1,800,000View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    Mori Girl + Little Mori Girl (a set of 2), 2012

    Mixed media · ed. 58/200

    18(L) x 14.5(W) x 30(H) cm (Mori Girl)<br />9(L) x 9(W) x 14(H) cm ( Little Mori Girl)

    Ravenel · Dec 4, 2016 · Lot 213
    NT$660,000≈ $20,684≈ £16,268≈ €19,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$420,000–600,000View at Ravenel ↗
25. 
    Michi, 1991

    Oil · Canvas

    34 x 28 cm

    Ravenel · Dec 4, 2016 · Lot 308
    NT$7,800,000≈ $244,452≈ £192,255≈ €229,705Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. NT$6,000,000–7,000,000View at Ravenel ↗
26. 
    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 · Feb 29, 2016 · Lot 13
    $185,000≈ £133,516≈ €169,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
27. 
    Mori Girl

    polystone · Panel

    29.5 x 18.5 x 15 cm. (11 5/8 x 7 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · Jan 21, 2016 · Lot 250
    £13,750≈ $19,405≈ €17,815Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    Missing in Action, 2000

    Acrylic · Canvas

    164.7 x 149 cm (64 7/8 x 58 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 14, 2015 · Lot 9
    £1,986,500≈ $3,055,634≈ €2,678,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700,000–1,000,000View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    The Little Pilgrim (Night Walking), 1999

    Acrylic · Other support · ed. 9/10

    43(L) x 45.7(W) x 71.8(H) cm

    Ravenel · Jun 7, 2015 · 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 ↗
30. 
    Rock n' Roll Suicide, 1992

    Acrylic · Canvas

    31 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. (80 x 80 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2014 · Lot 159
    $365,000≈ £233,152≈ €293,503Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–400,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Itchy and Scratchy, 2000

    Acrylic · Canvas

    35 3/8 x 39 1/4 in. (89.9 x 99.7 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 13, 2014 · Lot 34
    $1,025,000≈ £651,083≈ €822,897Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Your Dog, 2000

    Acrylic · Other support · ed. 7/15

    41.5(L) x 23(W) x 29.5(H) cm

    Ravenel · Jun 1, 2014 · 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 ↗
33. 
    Childhood Days, 2011

    Acrylic · Board

    48.5 x 76.5 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 2, 2013 · Lot 744
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NT$2,200,000–4,400,000View at Ravenel ↗
34. 
    O.T, 1993

    Acrylic · Other support

    100 x 85 cm

    Ravenel · Jun 2, 2013 · 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 ↗
35. 
    Chinese Girl on the Dish, 1993

    Acrylic · Canvas

    130 x 100 cm

    Ravenel · Nov 25, 2012 · 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 ↗
36. 
    Monkey Baby Go-Go, 1993

    Acrylic · Other support

    85.2 x 55 cm

    Ravenel · May 28, 2012 · 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 ↗
37. 
    OHNE TITEL

    Acrylic

    40 x 30 cm

    Lempertz · Nov 30, 2007 · Lot 909
    €19,200≈ $28,341≈ £13,719Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–View at Lempertz ↗
38. 
    Die Hundemutter als Trugbild

    Oil

    60 x 36 cm

    Lempertz · Dec 1, 2006 · Lot 791
    €30,940≈ $40,977≈ £20,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Lempertz ↗
39. 
    Tsubo shojo (Topf-Mädchen)

    Acrylic

    39,8 x 29,9 cm

    Lempertz · Jun 11, 2005 · Lot 330
    €10,710≈ $13,097≈ £7,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,800–View at Lempertz ↗

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