This article shows 2024 auction results for Yayoi Kusama Prints in reverse chronological order.
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2024 Auction Results
1. Auction Statistics
Turnover: USD 6,507,344
# Lots Sold: 189
# Lots unsold: 29
Sell-Through Rate: 86.7%
2. Top Lots
#1. A Pumpkin (Kusama 360), 2010
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 13,800,000 / USD 87,898
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin (Kusama 360), 2010
Screenprint, lamé
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 200
#2. Pumpkin (Kusama 115), 1988
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 8,000,000 – 12,000,000
JPY 13,800,000 / USD 87,898
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (Kusama 115), 1988
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 50
#3. Pumpkin P (Kusama 279), 1999
SBI Art Auction: 28 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 6,000,000 – 9,000,000
JPY 12,650,000 / USD 85,369
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin P (Kusama 279), 1999
Screenprint, lamé
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 60
A Pumpkin (BT), 2004
Seoul Auction: 27 February 2024
Estimated: KRW 80,000,000 – 120,000,000
KRW 94,400,000 / USD 70,894
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin (BT), 2004
Screenprint and Lame
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the recto
Pumpkin 2000 (Yellow), 2000
K Auction Seoul: 20 March 2024
Estimated: KRW 82,000,000 – 130,000,000
KRW 94,300,000 / USD 70,819
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin 2000 (Yellow), 2000
Screenprint
signed, titled, dated and numbered 198/200 on the front
Pumpkin (Kusama 25), 1983
SBI Art Auction: 28 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 5,000,000 – 8,000,000
JPY 9,775,000 / USD 65,967
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (Kusama 25), 1983
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 75
3. Auction Houses
www.christies.com
www.sothebys.com
www.phillips.com
www.bonhams.com
www.est-ouest.co.jp/en
www.ravenel.com
www.cguardian.com.hk
www.seoulauction.com
www.k-auction.com
Lots Sold in 2024
12 December 2024
Phillips Hong-Kong
Editions, Photographs and Design
Editions, Photographs and Design: Hong Kong Auction December 2024
Phillips Hong-Kong: 12 December 2024
Estimated: HKD 50,000 – 100,000
HKD 95,250 / USD 12,250
YAYOI KUSAMA
Three Flowers (I) (K. 160), 1992
Lithograph in colors on Arches paper
Signed, titled in Japanese, dated and numbered 33/50 in pencil
Phillips Hong-Kong: 12 December 2024
Estimated: HKD 100,000 – 200,000
HKD 190,500 / USD 24,500
YAYOI KUSAMA
Fruit Basket (3) (K. 275), 1999
Screenprint in colours with lamé on Kakita-shi paper
Signed, titled in Japanese, dated and annotated ‘P.P.’ in pencil
One of 5 printer’s proofs, the edition was 60 and 6 artist’s proofs
Phillips Hong-Kong: 12 December 2024
Estimated: HKD 100,000 – 200,000
HKD 101,600 / USD 13,070
YAYOI KUSAMA
Ashtray (K. 145), 1990
Screenprint in colors on Izumi paper
Signed, titled in Japanese, dated and numbered 41/100 in pencil
(There were also 10 artist’s proofs)
Phillips Hong-Kong: 12 December 2024
Estimated: HKD 160,000 – 300,000
HKD 330,200 / USD 42,470
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin (YB-A) (K. 325), 2004
Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 66/120 in pencil
There were also 12 artist’s proofs
Phillips Hong-Kong: 12 December 2024
Estimated: HKD 180,000 – 280,000
HKD 254,000 / USD 32,670
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin (YOR-A) (K. 326), 2004
Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 23/80 in pencil
There were also 8 artist’s proofs
Phillips Hong-Kong: 12 December 2024
Estimated: HKD 180,000 – 220,000
HKD 279,400 / USD 35,935
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin (BY) (K. 318), 2004
Screenprint in colours with lamé on Arches paper
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 52/120 in pencil
There were also 12 artist’s proofs
Phillips Hong-Kong: 12 December 2024
Estimated: HKD 190,000 – 290,000
HKD 241,300 / USD 31,035
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (K. 201), 1994
Etching on Arches paper
Signed, titled in Japanese, dated and numbered 10/75 in pencil
There were also 11 artist’s proofs
Yayoi Kusama’s Pumpkin presents a striking black pumpkin set against a calm pale background. The pumpkin, with its smooth, rounded form, is adorned with Kusama’s signature polka dots, creating a simple yet compelling contrast. The dots, varying slightly in size, add depth to the pumpkin’s silhouette, accentuating its bulbous shape. The pumpkin’s stem, gently tilted to the left, adds a subtle dynamic to the otherwise minimalist composition. This work captures Kusama’s ability to evoke depth and movement within a pared-back, geometric framework, transforming the pumpkin into a quiet but powerful symbol of her artistic vision.
12 December 2024
Mallet Auction Tokyo
Mallet Auction | Modern and Contemporary Art | Art Sales, Auction and Evaluations
Mallet Auction: 12 December 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 6,000,000
JPY 7,922,000 / USD 52,675
YAYOI KUSAMA
Mt. Fuji in Seven Colors: When life boundlessly flares up to the universe (Abe 394), 2015
Woodcut in colors on Echizen Kizuki Hosho
Signed and numbered in pencil
From the edition of 120
Mallet Auction: 12 December 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 6,000,000
JPY 7,689,000 / USD 51,125
YAYOI KUSAMA
Mt. Fuji in Seven Colors: Mt. Fuji, I Love (Abe 399), 2015
Woodcut in colors on Echizen Kizuki Hosho
Signed and numbered in pencil
From the edition of 120
Mallet Auction: 12 December 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 6,000,000
JPY 7,689,000 / USD 51,125
YAYOI KUSAMA
Mt. Fuji in Seven Colors: Where our soul sets in, this dark mountain embraces all with love (Abe 395), 2015
Woodcut in colors on Echizen Kizuki Hosho
Signed and numbered in pencil
From the edition of 120
Mallet Auction: 12 December 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 6,000,000
JPY 13,397,500 / USD 89,080
YAYOI KUSAMA
Citrouille (I) (Abe 282), 2000
Screenprint in colors, lame, on BFK Rives
Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil
From the edition of 60 (there were also 10 H.C.)
10 December 2024
Bonhams London
Prints & Multiples
Bonhams London: 10 December 2024
Estimated: GBP 40,000 – 50,000
GBP 38,400 / USD 48,950
Screenprint in colors on Arches wove paper
Signed, titled in Japanese characters, dated and numbered 33/120 in pencil (there were also 17 proofs)
Ravenel Taiwan: 1 December 2024
Estimated: TWD 650,000 – 950,000
TWD 720,000 / USD 22,174
YAYOI KUSAMA (Japanese, 1929)
Flowers PX, 1993
Screenprint
Signed lower right Yayoi Kusama, numbered lower left 53/90
Titled lower center Flower PX in Kanji and dated 1993
Ravenel Taiwan: 1 December 2024
Estimated: TWD 260,000 – 460,000
TWD 336,000 / USD 10,348
YAYOI KUSAMA (Japanese, 1929)
Women, 2006
Screenprint
Signed lower left Yayoi Kusama
Titled Women, numbered 6/120 and dated 2006
Ravenel Taiwan: 1 December 2024
Estimated: TWD 600,000 – 1,200,000
PASSED
YAYOI KUSAMA (Japanese, 1929)
Butterfly, 1985
Silkscreen
Signed lower Yayoi Kusam
Titled Butterfly dated 1985 and numbered 84/100
30 November 2024
Est-Ouest Auctions Tokyo
Est-Ouest Auctions Tokyo: 30 November 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 6,000,000
JPY 10,925,000 / USD 70,760
YAYOI KUSAMA (Japanese, 1929)
Napping Pumpkin, 1993
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the margin
From the edition of 120
Est-Ouest Auctions Tokyo: 30 November 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 6,325,000 / USD 40,965
YAYOI KUSAMA (Japanese, 1929)
Shoes, 1984
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the margin
From the edition of 100
Est-Ouest Auctions Tokyo: 30 November 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 6,000,000
JPY 7,820,000 / USD 50,650
YAYOI KUSAMA (Japanese, 1929)
Pumpkin (RT), 1996
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the margin
From the edition of 120
FX JPY/USD @ 152.31
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,500,000 – 5,500,000
JPY 5,290,000 / USD 34,732
YAYOI KUSAMA
Fish (Kusama 103), 1988
Screenprint, lamé
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 50
“Currently 10 have been printed” is stated in “YAYOI KUSAMA PRINTS 1979‐2017” (ABE PUBLISHING LTD, 2017).
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 4,600,000 / USD 30,202
YAYOI KUSAMA
FLOWERS A (Kusama 343), 2005
Screenprint, lamé
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
A Printer’s Proof aside from the edition of 50
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 2,875,000 / USD 18,876
YAYOI KUSAMA
Going to the Field with Shoes on (Kusama 1), 1979
Screenprint
Signed, dated and numbered
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 3,680,000 / USD 24,161
YAYOI KUSAMA
Grapes (Kusama 29), 1983
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 3,105,000 / USD 20,386
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flower Bloomed in My Heart (Kusama 372), 2011
Silkscreen, etching embossing
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 30
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 3,910,000 / USD 25,671
YAYOI KUSAMA
Mt. Fuji of my heart speaks (Kusama 402), 2014
Woodcut
Signed, dated and numbered
From the edition of 120
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,800,000 – 2,800,000
JPY 3,910,000 / USD 25,671
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flower XL (Kusama 180), 1993
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 90
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 6,095,000 / USD 40,017
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (White T) (Kusama 149), 1992
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 120
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 4,140,000 / USD 27.181
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (RT) (Kusama 230), 1996
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 120
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 3,910,000 / USD 25,671
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (GT) (Kusama 229), 1996
Screenprint
Signed, titled and numbered
From the edition of 120
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 4,255,000 / USD 27,936
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (Kusama 67), 1985
Etching
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 20
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,800,000 – 2,800,000
JPY 2,415,000 / USD 15,856
YAYOI KUSAMA
Infinity Nets (Kusama 47), 1953 – 1984
Lithograph
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 30
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,200,000 – 1,800,000
JPY 2,415,000 / USD 15,856
YAYOI KUSAMA
Infinity Nets (Kusama 26), 1963 – 1983
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,000,000 – 1,500,000
JPY 1,782,500 / USD 11,703
YAYOI KUSAMA
Dots Infinity (Kusama 94), 1986
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,000,000 – 1,500,000
JPY 1,437,500 / USD 9,438
YAYOI KUSAMA
Infinity Nets (Kusama 95), 1986
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 800,000 – 1,400,000
JPY 1,840,000 / USD 12,081
YAYOI KUSAMA
Morning is Here C (Kusama 335), 2004
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 95
SBI Art Auction: 25 October 2024
Estimated: JPY 800,000 – 1,400,000
JPY 1,667,500 / USD 10,948
YAYOI KUSAMA
Book to read at night (Kusama 340), 2004
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 95
24 October 2024
Forum Auctions London
Prints and Multiples 1500-2024
Forum Auctions: 24 October 2024
Estimated: GBP 30,000 – 40,000
GBP 32,000 (Hammer)
GBP 41,840 / USD 54,645
YAYOI KUSAMA (b.1929)
Pumpkin (YY) (Kusama 231), 1996
Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed, dated and titled in Kanji in pencil
Numbered from the edition of 120
23 October 2024
K Auction Seoul
Modern and Contemporary Art
October Auction 2024 List :: KA
K Auction Seoul: 23 October 2024
Estimated: KRW 60,000,000 – 80,000,000
USD 45,000 – 59,000
PASSED
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (GT) (ABE 229), 1996
Screenprint
Edition 51/120
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the front
K Auction Seoul: 23 October 2024
Estimated: KRW 75,000,000 – 100,000,000
USD 56,000 – 74,000
PASSED
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin (RY) (ABE 317), 2004
Screenprint, lame
Edition 75/120
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the front
K Auction Seoul: 23 October 2024
Estimated: KRW 75,000,000 – 100,000,000
USD 56,000 – 74,000
PASSED
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin (BY) (ABE 319), 2004
Screenprint, lame
Edition 85/120
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the front
K Auction Seoul: 23 October 2024
Estimated: KRW 93,000,000 – 150,000,000
USD 69,000 – 110,000
WITHDRAWN
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (2) (ABE 144), 1990
Screenprint
Edition 134/150
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the front
22 October 2024
Phillips New-York
Editions & Works on Paper
Yayoi Kusama – Editions & Works on P… Lot 37 October 2024 | Phillips
Phillips New-York: 22 October 2024
Estimated: USD 40,000 – 60,000
USD 69,850
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin MT (K. 257), 1999
Screenprint in colors, on Arches paper
Sheet: 59.4 x 50.5 cm (23 3/8 x 19 7/8 inches)
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 67/110 in pencil (there were also 11 artist’s proofs)
Estimated: USD 5,000 – 7,000
YAYOI KUSAMA
Infinity Nets 1963 (K. 15), 1963-1982
Screenprint on Arches paper
Sheet: 40×33 cm (15 3/4 x 13 inches)
Signed, dated ‘1963’ and ’82’ and numbered 16/50 in pencil (there were also 5 artist’s proofs)
1 October 2024
Christie’s London online
Contemporary Edition
Contemporary Edition (christies.com)
Christie’s online: 1 October 2024
Estimated: GBP 20,000 – 30,000
GBP 27,720 / USD 37,080
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Pumpkin 2000 (Yellow), 2000
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed, titled, dated, and numbered 77/200 in pencil (there were also twenty artist’s proofs)
25 September 2024
Sotheby’s London online
Prints & Multiples featuring Marcel Duchamp’s L.H.O.O.Q.
Prints & Multiples featuring Duchamp’s L.H.O.O.Q. | 2024 | Sotheby’s (sothebys.com)
Sotheby’s London: 25 September 2024
Estimated: GBP 20,000 – 30,000
GBP 26,400 / USD 35,450
YAYOI KUSAMA (b. 1929)
Pumpkin 2000 (Red), 2000
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Sheet: 47.8 x 63.8 cm (18 3/4 x 25 1/8 inches)
Signed in pencil, titled and numbered 24/100
This impression is number 24 from the edition of 100 plus ten artist’s proofs
Sotheby’s London: 25 September 2024
Estimated: GBP 15,000 – 25,000
PASSED
YAYOI KUSAMA (b. 1929)
Flowers (PX), 1993
Screenprint on wove paper
Sheet: 83.5 x 70.6 cm (32 3/4 x 27 3/4 inches)
Signed in pencil, titled, dated and numbered 68/90
This impression is number 68 from the edition of 90, plus nine artist’s proofs
19 September 2024
Phillips London
Evening & Day Editions
Evening & Day Editions: London Auction September 2024 | Phillips
Phillips London: 19 September 2024
Estimated: GBP 30,000 – 50,000
GBP 40,640 / USD 53,950
YAYOI KUSAMA
Three Pumpkins (K. 186), 1993
Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Sheet: 33.5 x 43 cm (13 1/4 x 16 7/8 inches)
Signed, titled in Japanese, dated and numbered 126/160 in pencil (there were also 16 artist’s proofs)
14 September 2024
SBI Art Auction
LIVE STREAM AUCTION
SBI Art Auction: 14 September 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 5,290,000 / USD 37,380
YAYOI KUSAMA
A PUMPKIN GB-D (Kusama 332), 2004
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 80
SBI Art Auction: 14 September 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 4,945,000 / USD 34,942
YAYOI KUSAMA
COFFEE CUP (Kusama 79), 1985
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 14 September 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 4,715,000 / USD 33,317
YAYOI KUSAMA
Sunflowers (Kusama 126), 1989
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 14 September 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 6,900,000 / USD 48,756
YAYOI KUSAMA
Mt. Fuji in Seven Colors
All things full of kindness touched my heart (Kusama 398), 2015
Woodcut
Signed and numbered from the edition of 120
4 September 2024
Roseberys London
Prints & Multiples
Roseberys London | Prints & Multiples (2024-09-04)
Roseberys London: 4 September 2024
Estimated: GBP 40,000 – 50,000
PASSED
YAYOI KUSAMA (Japanese b. 1929)
Yellow Pumpkin (Kusama 5), 1982
Lithograph and screenprint in colors on Velin Arches wove
Signed in pencil and numbered from the edition of 70
4 September 2024
LA Modern
Prints & Multiples
Prints & Multiples, 4 September 2024 < Auctions | Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (lamodern.com)
LA Modern: 4 September 2024
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 30,000
USD 47,880
YAYOI KUSAMA (b.1929)
Pumpkin MY, 1999
Screenprint in colors
Signed, titled and numbered to lower margin ‘11/110 Pumpkin MY Yayoi Kusama’
31 August 2024
New Art Est-Ouest
All Genre Art Auction
New Art Est-Ouest Tokyo: 31 August 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 6,670,000 / USD 45,620
YAYOI KUSAMA
Sunflowers (Kusama 126), 1989
Screenprint
Signed, dated, titled and numbered on the margin
Edition: 100 + 8 AP
New Art Est-Ouest Tokyo: 31 August 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 2,645,000 / USD 18,090
YAYOI KUSAMA
Ashtray (Kusama 145), 1990
Screenprint
Signed, dated, titled and numbered on the margin
Edition: 100 + 10 AP + 3 PP
New Art Est-Ouest Tokyo: 31 August 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 5,750,000 / USD 39,330
YAYOI KUSAMA
Hat (Kusama 20), 1982
Screenprint
Signed, dated, titled and numbered on the margin
Edition: 50 + 5 AP + 3 PP
21 August 2024
K Auction Seoul
Modern and Contemporary Art
K Auction Seoul: 21 August 2024
Estimated: KRW 45,000,000 – 80,000,000
USD 33,000 – 59,000
PASSED
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (RT), 1996
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 40/120 on the front
K Auction Seoul: 21 August 2024
Estimated: KRW 48,000,000 – 100,000,000
KRW 52,900,000 / USD 39,780
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (II), 2000
Screenprint, lame
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 38/60 on the front
K Auction Seoul: 21 August 2024
Estimated: KRW 135,000,000 – 200,000,000
USD 99,000 – 150,000
PASSED
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (Yellow Y), 1992
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 70/120 on the front
K Auction Seoul: 21 August 2024
Estimated: KRW 30,000,000 – 70,000,000
USD 22,000 – 51,000
PASSED
YAYOI KUSAMA
Watermelon, 1992
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 48/75 on the front
23 July 2024
Seoul Auction
Seoul Auction: 23 July 2024
Estimated: KRW 35,000,000 – 60,000,000
KRW 41,300,000 / USD 29,780
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flower Basket, 1993
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the recto
6 July 2024
SBI Art Auction
Modern and Contemporary Art
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 3,680,000 / USD 22,893
YAYOI KUSAMA
FLOWERS C (K. 345), 2005
Screenprint, lamé
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 50
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 4,830,000 / USD 30,047
YAYOI KUSAMA
Dress (Kusama 8), 1982
Lithograph, screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 70
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 5,520,000 / USD 34,339
YAYOI KUSAMA
Black Lizards (Kusama 132), 1989
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,500,000 – 5,500,000
JPY 5,060,000 / USD 31,477
YAYOI KUSAMA
FLOWERS (Kusama 77), 1985
Screenprint, lamé
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
An Artist’s Proof aside from the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 2,760,000 / USD 17,170
YAYOI KUSAMA
Seahorses (Kusama 128), 1989
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,200,000 – 1,800,000
JPY 3,220,000 / USD 20,031
YAYOI KUSAMA
Hat (Kusama 13), 1982
Lithograph, collage
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 12,075,000 / USD 75,117
YAYOI KUSAMA
Yellow Colored Pumpkin (Kusama 190), 1994
Screenprint
Signed, titled and numbered
From the edition of 98
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 5,520,000 / USD 34,339
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (OG) (Kusama 156), 1992
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 120
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 6,900,000 / USD 42,924
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (BSQ) (Kusama 244), 1998
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 120
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 5,060,000 / USD 31,477
YAYOI KUSAMA
Mt. Fuji of my heart speaks (Kusama 402), 2014
Woodcut
Signed, dated and numbered
From the edition of 120
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,000,000 – 1,500,000
JPY 2,185,000 / USD 13,593
YAYOI KUSAMA
Infinity Nets 1963 (Kusama 15), 1963 – 1982
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 50
[Discoloration]
SBI Art Auction: 6 July 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,000,000 – 1,500,000
JPY 1,782,500 / USD 11,089
YAYOI KUSAMA
Infinity Nets (Kusama 48), 1953 – 1984
Lithograph
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 30
25 June 2024
Seoul Auction
179th Art Auction
Seoul Auction: 25 June 2024
Estimated: KRW 65,000,000 – 100,000,000
USD 47,600 – 73,200
PASSED
Seoul Auction: 25 June 2024
Estimated: KRW 100,000,000 – 150,000,000
USD 73,200 – 109,800
PASSED
Estimated: KRW 35,000,000 – 60,000,000
USD 25,700 – 43,900
14 June 2024
Phillips Hong-Kong
Editions, Photographs and Design
https://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/HK070124
Phillips Hong-Kong: 14 June 2024
Estimated: HKD 220,000 – 320,000
HKD 304,800 / USD 38,977
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (RYSQ) (K. 241), 1998
Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed, dated, titled in Japanese and numbered 37/120 in pencil (there were also 12 artist’s proofs)
Phillips Hong-Kong: 14 June 2024
Estimated: HKD 300,000 – 500,000
HKD 304,800 / USD 38,977
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (White Y) (K. 150), 1992
Screenprint on Arches paper
Signed, dated, titled and numbered 102/120 in pencil (there were also 12 artist’s proofs)
Phillips Hong-Kong: 14 June 2024
Estimated: HKD 200,000 – 300,000
WITHDRAWN
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin RT (K. 315), 2004
Screenprint in colors on sturdy wove paper
Signed, dated, titled and numbered 57/120 in pencil (there were also 12 artist’s proofs)
Phillips Hong-Kong: 14 June 2024
Estimated: HKD 150,000 – 200,000
WITHDRAWN
YAYOI KUSAMA
Shoes (K. 44), 1984
Lithograph in colors on sturdy wove paper
Signed, dated and numbered 23/30 in pencil (there were also 3 artist’s proofs)
Phillips Hong-Kong: 14 June 2024
Estimated: HKD 160,000 – 240,000
WITHDRAWN
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin RB-B (K. 327), 2004
Screenprint in colors on sturdy wove paper
Signed, dated, titled and numbered 62/80 in pencil (there were also 8 artist’s proofs)
9 June 2024
Sotheby’s Singapore
Modern & Contemporary Art
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/modern-contemporary-art
Sotheby’s Singapore: 9 June 2024
Estimated: SGD 14,000 – 26,000
SGD 57,600 / USD 42,640
YAYOI KUSAMA (b. 1929)
Night, 1989
Screenprint
Numbered 81/100, titled Night in Japanese, dated 1989 and signed Yayoi Kusama (lower edge)
This work is number 81 from an edition of 100, plus 5 artist’s proofs
6 June 2024
Phillips London
Evening & Day Editions
https://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/UK030324
Phillips London: 6 June 2024
Estimated: GBP 20,000 – 30,000
GBP 40,640 / USD 51,816
YAYOI KUSAMA
Red Colored Pumpkin (K. 189), 1994
Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed, titled in Japanese, dated and numbered 79/98 in pencil (there were also 9 artist’s proofs)
Phillips London: 6 June 2024
Estimated: GBP 15,000 – 20,000
GBP 22,860 / USD 29,147
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (K. 146), 1991
Three screenprints in colors, printed on one sheet of Arches paper
Signed, titled in Japanese, dated and numbered 59/250 in pencil (there were also 25 artist’s proofs)
2 June 2024
Ravenel Taipei
Ravenel Spring Auction 2024
Modern and Contemporary Art
Ravenel Taipei: 2 June 2024
Estimated: TWD 480,000 – 700,000
TWD 900,000 / USD 27,778
YAYOI KUSAMA (Japanese, 1929)
Shellfish (ABE 124), 1989
Silkscreen
Signed lower right Yayoi Kusama
Numbered lower left 57/100
Titled lower center Shellfish in Kanji and dated 1989
Ravenel Taipei: 2 June 2024
Estimated: TWD 480,000 – 700,000
TWD 1,320,000 / USD 40,741
YAYOI KUSAMA (Japanese, 1929)
Goldfish Bowl (ABE 31), 1984
Silkscreen
Signed lower right Yayoi Kusama
Numbered lower left 29/100
Titled lower center Goldfish Bowl in Kanji and dated 1984
Ravenel Taipei: 2 June 2024
Estimated: TWD 480,000 – 700,000
TWD 600,000 / USD 18,519
YAYOI KUSAMA
Depth of the Sea (ABE 135), 1989
Silkscreen
Signed lower right Yayoi Kusama
Numbered lower left 84/100
Titled lower center Depth of the Sea in Kanji and dated 1989
Ravenel Taipei: 2 June 2024
Estimated: TWD 480,000 – 700,000
TWD 900,000 / USD 27,778
YAYOI KUSAMA (Japanese)
Dawn (ABE 120), 1989
Screenprint
Signed lower right Yayoi Kusama
Numbered lower left 27/100
Titled lower center Dawn in Kanji and dated 1989
24 May 2024
SBI Art Auction
Modern and Contemporary Art
BROWSE LOTS｜SBI Art Auction
FX JPY/USD: 157
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,500,000 – 2,500,000
JPY 3,680,000 / USD 23,439
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flower Basket (Kusama 187), 1993
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 160
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,000,000 – 1,500,000
JPY 2,645,000 / USD 16,847
YAYOI KUSAMA
Three Flowers (Ⅰ) (Kusama 160), 1992
Lithograph
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 50
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,000,000 – 1,500,000
JPY 3,795,000 / USD 24,172
YAYOI KUSAMA
FLOWERS (Kusama 73), 1985
Etching
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 25
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 2,645,000 / USD 16,847
YAYOI KUSAMA
DANDELIONS (Kusama 85), 1985
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,500,000 – 2,500,000
JPY 2,127,500 / USD 13,551
YAYOI KUSAMA
Waves (2) (Kusama 239), 1998
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 60
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,000,000 – 1,500,000
JPY 3,450,000 / USD 21,975
YAYOI KUSAMA
Infinity Nets (HW) (Kusama 303), 2001
Screenprint, embossing
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 40
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,000,000 – 1,500,000
JPY 2,415,000 / USD 15,382
YAYOI KUSAMA
Infinity Nets 1963 (Kusama 15), 1963 – 1982
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 50
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,500,000 – 2,500,000
JPY 3,450,000 / USD 21,975
YAYOI KUSAMA
Seeking the Soul (Kusama 388), 2012
Screenprint, etching, embossing
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 30
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 5,750,000 / USD 36,624
YAYOI KUSAMA
FLOWERS (Kusama 77), 1985
Screenprint, lamé
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 5,000,000 – 8,000,000
JPY 12,075,000 / USD 76,911
YAYOI KUSAMA
Lemon Squash (4) (Kusama 266), 1999
Screenprint, lamé
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 60
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 8,855,000 / USD 56,401
YAYOI KUSAMA
Citrouille II (Kusama 283), 2000
Screenprint, lamé
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
An Hors Commerce (HC) aside from the edition of 60
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 13,800,000 / USD 87,898
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin (Kusama 360), 2010
Screenprint, lamé
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 200
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 9,200,000 / USD 58,599
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin MT (Kusama 257), 1999
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 110
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 8,000,000 – 12,000,000
JPY 13,800,000 / USD 87,898
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (Kusama 115), 1988
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 50
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 7,475,000 / USD 47,611
YAYOI KUSAMA
A PUMPKIN BB-C (Kusama 330), 2004
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 80
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 5,060,000 / USD 32,229
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (Kusama 42), 1984
Lithograph
Signed, dated and numbered
From the edition of 30
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 6,325,000 / USD 40,287
YAYOI KUSAMA
Mt. Fuji (Kusama 24), 1983
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 75
SBI Art Auction: 24 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 8,625,000 / USD 54,940
YAYOI KUSAMA
Mt. Fuji in Seven Colors
My life shining forever, this human love shall not perish even after billions of light years (Kusama 396), 2015
Woodcut
Signed, dated and numbered
From the edition of 120
22 May 2024
K Auction Seoul
K Auction Seoul: 22 May 2024
Estimated: KRW 93,000,000 – 150,000,000
KRW 106,950,000 / USD 78,395
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (2), 1990
Screenprint
Signed, dated, titled and numbered on the front
K Auction Seoul: 22 May 2024
Estimated: KRW 93,000,000 – 150,000,000
KRW 103,500,000 / USD 75,870
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin MT, 1999
Screenprint
Signed, dated, titled and numbered on the front
K Auction Seoul: 22 May 2024
Estimated: KRW 35,000,000 – 60,000,000
KRW 40,250,000 / USD 29,505
YAYOI KUSAMA
Fruits, 1984
Screenprint
Signed, dated, titled and numbered on the front
18 May 2024
NEW ART EST-OUEST
40th Anniversary Auction
ONLINE CATAROGUE｜NEW ART EST-OUEST AUCTIONS
Nota Bene: This auction house does not publish any high resolution visual
New Art Est-Ouest: 28 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 3,680,000 / USD 23,643
YAYOI KUSAMA
Lizard (ABE 133), 1989
Screenprint
Signed, dated, titled and edition on the margin
Edition: 100 + 10 AP + 3 PP
New Art Est-Ouest: 28 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 2,242,500 / USD 14,407
YAYOI KUSAMA
Butterfly (ABE 81), 1985
Screenprint
Signed, dated, titled and edition on the margin
Edition: 100 + 10 AP
New Art Est-Ouest: 28 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 3,335,000 / USD 21,426
YAYOI KUSAMA
Depth of the Sea (ABE 135), 1989
Screenprint
Signed, dated, titled and edition on the margin
Edition: 100 + 10 AP + 3 PP
New Art Est-Ouest: 28 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,500,000 – 2,500,000
JPY 3,680,000 / USD 23,643
YAYOI KUSAMA
Hat (ABE 89), 1986
Screenprint
Signed, dated, titled and edition on the margin
Edition: 75 + 8 AP + 3 PP
Condition Note: Faded colors
New Art Est-Ouest: 28 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 3,910,000 / USD 25,120
YAYOI KUSAMA
Shoes (ABE 78), 1985
Screenprint
Signed, dated, titled and edition on the margin
Edition: 100 + 10 AP
New Art Est-Ouest: 28 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,500,000 – 5,500,000
JPY 5,060,000 / USD 32,509
YAYOI KUSAMA
A PUMPKIN RB-B (ABE 328), 2004
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and edition in the margin
title written in pencil as “A PUMPKIN RB-D”
Edition: 80 + 8 AP + 5 PP
New Art Est-Ouest: 28 May 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 3,540,000 / USD 22,165
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flowers (ABE 235), 1997
Lithograph
Signed, titled, dated, and edition in the margin
Edition: 125 + 30 AP + 30 HC + 5 TP
3 May 2024
Phillips Hong-Kong
Modern & Contemporary Art Online Auction
Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, Ho… Hong Kong April 2024 (phillips.com)
Phillips online: 3 May 2024
Estimated: HKD 140,000 – 240,000
HKD 190,500 / USD 24,361
Yayoi Kusama – Modern & Contemporary Ar… Lot 8 April 2024 | Phillips
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flowers (4), 1999
Screenprint with Lamé
Signed ‘Yayoi Kusama’ lower right; titled, numbered and dated ‘P.P. “Flowers (4)” [in Japanese] 1999’ lower left
This work is a printer’s proof from an edition of 60 plus 6 artist’s proofs and 5 printer’s proofs
1 May 2024
Bonhams London
Hot Off The Press
Bonhams London: 1 May 2024
Estimated: GBP 20,000 – 30,000
GBP 32,000 / USD 40,640
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 60/200 in pencil (there were also 20 proofs)
27 April 2024
Mainichi Auction
Paintings, Prints and Sculptures
Mainichi Auction 27 April 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 4,600,000 / USD 30,012
[xxxxx]
Goldfish (ABE 139), 199o
Edition: AP
Mainichi Auction 27 April 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 3,910,000 / USD 25,511
[xxxxx]
Hat (ABE 22), 1983
Edition: 100
Mainichi Auction 27 April 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 4,000,000
JPY 4,830,000 / USD 31,513
[xxxxx]
Night (ABE 123), 1989
Edition: 100
Mainichi Auction 27 April 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 4,000,000
JPY 4,830,000 / USD 31,513
[xxxxx]
Lunar Eclipse (ABE 130), 1989
Edition: 100
Mainichi Auction 27 April 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 5,060,000 / USD 33,014
[xxxxx]
Tulipe (I) from AMOUR POUR TOUJOURS (ABE 290), 1989
Edition: 60
Mainichi Auction 27 April 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 8,625,000 / USD 56,273
[xxxxx]
Pumpkin (ABE 5), 1982
Edition: 70
Mainichi Auction 27 April 2024
Estimated: JPY 700,000 – 1,000,000
JPY 5,520,000 / USD 36,015
[xxxxx]
Still Life (ABE 65), 1984
Edition: 40
12 April 2024
SBI Art Auction
Live Stream Auction
SBI Art Auction: 12 April 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 2,290,000 / USD 19,508
YAYOI KUSAMA
YAYOI KUSAMA Street (Kusama 137), 1989
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 12 April 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 8,050,000 / USD 52,522
YAYOI KUSAMA
Hello! (Kusama 131), 1989
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 12 April 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 5,520,000 / USD 36,015
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flowers (Kusama 34), 1984
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 100
29 March 2024
Seoul Auction
Contemporary Art Sale
Seoul Auction: 30 March 2024
Estimated: 40,000,000 – 75,000,000
KRW 47,200,000 / USD 34,937
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin BB-C (Kusama 330), 2004
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 20/80 on the recto
Seoul Auction: 30 March 2024
Estimated: 22,000,000 – 45,000,000
KRW 50,740,000 / USD 37,557
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flowers (Kusama 84), 1985
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the recto
An artist’s proof aside from the edition of 100
26 March 2024
Bonhams Los Angeles
Prints & Multiples
Bonhams LA: 26 March 2024
Estimated: USD 6,000 – 8,000
USD 12,800
Lithograph in colors on Vélin d’Arches paper
Signed in pencil, titled, dated and numbered 11/50 (there were also 2 printer’s proofs and 2 hors-commerce)
20 March 2024
Christie’s online
No Regrets: 20th/21st Century Art
Christie’s online: 20 March 2024
Estimated: HKD 200,000 – 400,000
HKD 378,000 / USD 48,338
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Pumpkin 2000 (Yellow), 2000
Screenprint
Signed, titled and dated ’19/200 pumpkin 2000 YayoiKusama’ (on the lower edge)
20 March 2024
Sotheby’s London
Prints & Multiples
Sotheby’s London: 20 March 2024
Estimated: GBP 20,000 – 30,000
GBP 44,450 / USD 56,452
YAYOI KUSAMA (b. 1929)
Red Colored Pumpkin, 1994
Screenprint in colors on wove paper
Signed in pencil, titled in Japanese, dated and numbered 43/98
20 March 2024
K Auction Seoul
Modern and Contemporary Art
K Auction Seoul: 20 March 2024
Estimated: KRW 40,000,000 – 70,000,000
KRW 46,000,000 / USD 34,546
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin and Fruits, 1993
Screenprint
Signed, titled dated and numbered 35/160 on the front
K Auction Seoul: 20 March 2024
Estimated: KRW 82,000,000 – 130,000,000
KRW 94,300,000 / USD 70,819
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin 2000 (Yellow), 2000
Screenprint
signed, titled, dated and numbered 198/200 on the front
15 March 2024
Mainichi Auction
Paintings, Prints and Sculptures
29 February 2024
Sotheby’s online
Art House: The Collection of Chara Schreyer
Sotheby’s online: 29 February 2024
Estimated: USD 8,000 – 12,000
USD 5,334
YAYOI KUSAMA (b. 1929)
Infinity Nets (for Parkett 59), 2000
Screenprint in red on mirror
Signed in felt-tip pen, dated 2000
Inscribed Edition for Parkett 59, titled Infinity Nets and numbered 58/70 (on the reverse)
This example is number 58 from the edition of 70 (there is also an edition of 30 in Roman numerals)
27 February 2024
Sotheby’s Hong-Kong
Contemporary Discoveries
Sotheby’s Hong-Kong: 27 February 2024
Estimated: HKD 80,000 – 150,000
HKD 241,300 / USD 30,839
YAYOI KUSAMA (b. 1929)
Night, 1989
Screenprint
Signed in English, titled in Japanese, dated 1989, and numbered 81/100
This work is number 81 from an edition of 100, plus 5 artist’s proofs
27 February 2024
Seoul Auction
Seoul Auction: 27 February 2024
Estimated: KRW 80,000,000 – 120,000,000
KRW 94,400,000 / USD 70,894
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin (BT), 2004
Screenprint and Lame
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the recto
Seoul Auction: 27 February 2024
Estimated: KRW 60,000,000 – 100,000,000
KRW 70,800,000 / USD 53,170
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (White T), 1992
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the verso
Seoul Auction: 27 February 2024
Estimated: KRW 20,000,000 – 50,000,000
KRW 23,600,000 / USD 17,724
YAYOI KUSAMA
Self-Portrait, 1982
Lithograph and collage
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the recto
Seoul Auction: 27 February 2024
Estimated: KRW 15,000,000 – 40,000,000
KRW 17,700,000 / USD 13,293
YAYOI KUSAMA
New-York, 1982
Lithograph and collage
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the recto
Seoul Auction: 27 February 2024
Estimated: KRW 46,000,000 – 65,000,000
KRW 54,280,000 / USD 40,764
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin, 1982
Lithograph and collage
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the recto
31 January 2024
Artnet Auctions
Artnet Auctions: 31 January 2024
Estimated: USD 25,000 – 35,000
USD 32,500
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flowers A | 花, 2005
Screenprint in colors with lamé on Kakita-shi wove paper
Signed, titled, dated and annotated P.P. in pencil
A Printer’s Proof aside from edition of 50
27 January 2024
SBI Art Auction Tokyo
Modern and Contemporary Art
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,200,000 – 1,800,000
JPY 3,565,000 / USD 24,057
YAYOI KUSAMA
Infinity Nets (K 26), 1963 – 1983
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 3,680,000 / USD 24,835
YAYOI KUSAMA
BUTTERFLY (Kusama 82), 1985
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 5,520,000 / USD 37,252
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flowers and Butterflies (Kusama 122), 1989
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 6,000,000 – 9,000,000
JPY 12,650,000 / USD 85,369
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin P (Kusama 279), 1999
Screenprint, lamé
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 60
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 5,000,000 – 8,000,000
JPY 9,775,000 / USD 65,967
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (Kusama 25), 1983
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 75
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 5,000,000 – 8,000,000
JPY 9,775,000 / USD 65,967
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin (Kusama 5), 1982
Lithograph, screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 70
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 7,705,000 / USD 51,995
YAYOI KUSAMA
Mt. Fuji in Seven Colors
When life boundlessly flares up to the universe (Kusama 394), 2015
Woodcut
Signed and numbered
From the edition of 120
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,200,000 – 1,800,000
JPY 3,680,000 / USD 24,835
YAYOI KUSAMA
Hat (Kusama 13), 1982
Lithograph and collage
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 100
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 2,000,000 – 3,000,000
JPY 3,910,000 / USD 26,385
YAYOI KUSAMA
Dress (Kusama 8), 1982
Lithograph, screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
From the edition of 70
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 3,910,000 / USD 26,385
YAYOI KUSAMA
Hat (Kusama 89), 1986
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 75
SBI Art Auction: 27 January 2024
Estimated: JPY 1,200,000 – 1,800,000
JPY 3,105,000 / USD 20,954
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flower (Kusama 10), 1982
Lithograph and collage
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 100
Lots Sold in 2023
3 December 2023
Ravenel Taiwan
Autumn Auction 2023 Taipei
Ravenel Taiwan: 3 December 2023
Estimated: TWD 850,000 – 1,000,000
TWD 840,000 / USD 26,692
YAYOI KUSAMA
Flowers (Kusama 309), 2002
Lithograph
Signed, titled, dated and annotated “HC”
An Hors Commerce aside from the edition of 50
Ravenel Taiwan: 3 December 2023
Estimated: TWD 550,000 – 1,000,000
TWD 780,000 / USD 24,786
YAYOI KUSAMA
The Yangtse River (Kusama 141), 1990
Screenprint
Signed lower, titled, numbered 21/100 and dated
Ravenel Taiwan: 3 December 2023
Estimated: TWD 900,000 – 1,400,000
TWD 1,320,000 / USD 41,945
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin 2000 (Green), 2000
Silkscreen
Signed, dated, titled, and numbered 65/100
Ravenel Taiwan: 3 December 2023
Estimated: TWD 480,000 – 750,000
TWD 660,000 / USD 20,972
YAYOI KUSAMA
Chapeau (I), 2000
Silkscreen
Signed, dated, titled, and annotated A.P.
29 November 2023
Christie’s Hong-Kong
21st Century Day Sale
Christie’s Hong-Kong: 29 November 2023
Estimated: HKD 80,000 – 180,000
HKD 478,800 / USD 61,470
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
RED PUMPKIN, 1992
Screenprint
Edition: 75⁄120, alongside 12 AP and 4 PP
Signed, titled in Japanese, dated and numbered ‘Yayoi Kusama 1992 75⁄120’ (lower edge)
28 October 2023
Christie’s New-York
Prints and Multiples
Christie’s New-York: 28 October 2023
Estimated: USD 30,000 – 50,000
USD 50,400
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Pumpkin MT, 1999
Screenprint in black and yellow on Arches paper
Signed, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 69⁄110
SBI Art Auction
Modern and Contemporary Art
SBI Art Auction: 28 October 2023
Estimated: JPY 5,000,000 – 8,000,000
JPY 9,775,000 / USD 65,004
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Pumpkin (Kusama 5), 1982
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 70
SBI Art Auction: 28 October 2023
Estimated: JPY 4,000,000 – 7,000,000
JPY 9,200,000 / USD 61,180
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Pumpkin (White Y) (Kusama 150), 1992
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 120
SBI Art Auction: 28 October 2023
Estimated: JPY 3,500,000 – 5,500,000
JPY 7,705,000 / USD 51,238
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Pumpkin (RYSQ) (Kusama 241), 1998
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 120
SBI Art Auction: 28 October 2023
Estimated: JPY 3,000,000 – 5,000,000
JPY 9,545,000 / USD 63,474
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Pumpkin (RT) (Kusama 316), 2004
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 120
SBI Art Auction: 28 October 2023
Estimated: JPY 3,500,000 – 5,500,000
JPY 9,200,000 / USD 61,180
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
A PUMPKIN (T) (Kusama 312), 2003
Screenprint
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 150
SBI Art Auction: 28 October 2023
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 6,325,000 / USD 42,060
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Flowers (5) (Kusama 272), 1999
Screenprint, lame
Signed, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 60
SBI Art Auction: 28 October 2023
Estimated: JPY 2,500,000 – 3,500,000
JPY 4,715,000 / USD 31,355
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Depth of the Sea (Kusama 135), 1989
Screenprint, lame
Signed, titled, dated and numbered
Printer’s Proof aside from the edition of 100
26 October 2023
Phillips New-York
Prints and Multiples
Phillips New-York: 26 October 2023
Estimated: USD 15,000 – 25,000
USD 48,260
YAYOI KUSAMA
Morning is Here A-E (K. 332-336), 2004
The complete set of five screenprints in colors on Arches paper
All signed, titled in Japanese, dated, lettered ‘A-E’ respectively and annotated ‘H.C.’ in pencil
From the edition of 11 hors commerce impressions, the edition was 95 and 13 artist’s proofs
Phillips New-York: 26 October 2023
Estimated: USD 10,000 – 15,000
USD 30,480
YAYOI KUSAMA
Fireflies (K. 250), 1999
Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed, titled in Japanese, dated and numbered 53/100 in pencil
25 October 2023
K Auction Seoul
K Auction: 25 October 2023
Estimated: KRW 80,000,000 – 120,000,000
KRW 92,000,000 / USD 68,448
YAYOI KUSAMA
A Pumpkin (T), 2003
Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed, titled, dated and numbered in front
24 October 2023
Seoul Auction Seoul
Seoul Auction: 24 October 2023
Estimated: KRW 130,000,000 – 200,000,000
KRW 141,600,000 / USD 105,492
YAYOI KUSAMA
Dancing Pumpkin, 1993
Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on the recto
7 October 2023
Phillips Hong-Kong
20th Century and Contemporary Art Day Sale
Phillips Hong-Kong: 7 October 2023
Estimated: HKD 100,000 – 200,000
HKD 228,600 / USD 29,260
YAYOI KUSAMA
Coffee Cup, 1985
Silkscreen print on Izumi wove paper
Signed, titled and numbered ’61/100 “COFFEE CUP” 1985 yayoi Kusama’ along the bottom edge
Phillips Hong-Kong: 7 October 2023
Estimated: HKD 100,000 – 200,000
HKD 165,100 / USD 21,133
YAYOI KUSAMA
Butterfly, 1985
Silkscreen print on Verin d’Arches paper
signed, titled and numbered ’61/100 “BUTTERFLY” 1985 yayoi Kusama’ along the bottom edge
28 September 2023
Christie’s London
Prints and Multiples
Christie’s London: 28 September 2023
Estimated: GBP 30,000 – 50,000
GBP 47,880 / USD 58,511
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Red Colored Pumpkin, 1994
Screen-print in colors on Arches wove paper
Signed, titled in Japanese, dated and numbered 92/98 in pencil
Christie’s London: 28 September 2023
Estimated: GBP 30,000 – 50,000
GBP 44,100 / USD 53,892
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Yellow Colored Pumpkin, 1994
Screen-print in colors on Arches wove paper
Signed, titled in Japanese, dated and numbered 92/98 in pencil
Christie’s London: 28 September 2023
Estimated: GBP 30,000 – 50,000
GBP 50,400 / USD 61,160
YAYOI KUSAMA (B. 1929)
Citrouille (I), from: Amour pour Toujours, 2000
Screenprint in colors with gold and silver glitter on BFK Rives wove paper
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 10/60 in pencil (there were also 15 artist’s proofs)
2023 Auction Statistics
As of 5 October 2023, 203 prints by Yayoi Kusama sold for a turnover of around USD 8,452,003. With only 12 lots unsold, the Sell-Through Rate is exceptionally strong at 94.4%
Turnover: USD 8,452,003
# Lots Sold: 203
# Lots unsold: 12
Sell-Through Rate: 94.4%
Top Price: USD 130,277
Average Price: USD 41,635
Top Lots sold in 2023
#1. Pumpkin, 1988
Seoul Auction: 27 June 2023
Estimated: KRW 130,000,000 – 220,000,000
KRW 130,000,000 / USD 100,213 (HAMMER)
YAYOI KUSAMA
Pumpkin, 1988
Screen-print in colors
Signed, titled, dated and numbered on verso
A Proof aside the numbered edition of 50
#2. Red Pumpkin, 1982
K Auction: 22 February 2023
Estimated: KRW 110,000,000 – 150,000,000
KRW 110,000,000 / USD 84,486 (HAMMER)
YAYOI KUSAMA
Red Pumpkin, 1992
Screen-print in colors
Signed, titled, dated and numbered 44/120 on the front