Yayoi (1929) Kusama Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, Sculptor, Installation Artist, b. 1929 -

Yayoi Kusama's paintings, installation art, and sculptures are celebrated worldwide as is the Japanese artist, who was born in 1929 in Matsumoto. As an avant-garde artist who moved to New York City in the late 1950s, she is credited with influencing the Pop Art movement in America. After living in New York for 17 years, she returned to Japan and voluntarily lived in a psychiatric hospital. In 2017, at age 88, she opened the Yayoi Kusama Museum near the hospital and her studio.

Yayoi Kusama's paintings join her poetry and award-winning novel as a testament to her diversity. Her creative stamina spans many decades and genres. Numerous Yayoi Kusama prints and art work for sale feature her signature polka dot motif as do many of her installations and exhibitions. Discover other works of vintage and collectible abstract paintings for sale at auction at Invaluable.

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Dec. 03, 2023
Yayoi KUSAMA - Dots Obsession (Pumpkin red)
Est: CHF400 - CHF600
This description has been translated automatically : Yayoi KUSAMA (1929-) Dots Obsession (Pumpkin red) A pumpkin sculpture made from resin Signed under the base of the sculpture Diameter: 8 cm Height: 10.5 cm Presented in its original box Excellent condition We can provide shipping quote and service under demand Yayoi KUSAMA (1929-) Dots Obsession (Pumpkin red) Une sculpture en citrouille faite en résine Signée sous la base de la sculpture Diamètre : 8 cm Hauteur : 10.5 cm Présentée dans sa boité écrin d'origine Excellent état Sur simple demande, nous pouvons fournir un devis d'expédition et vous envoyer vos acquisitions de façon sécurisée.
TGP Auction
Dec. 03, 2023
Yayoi KUSAMA - Dots Obsession (Pumpkin yellow)
Est: CHF400 - CHF600
This description has been translated automatically : Yayoi KUSAMA (1929-) Dots Obsession (Pumpkin yellow) A pumpkin sculpture made from resin Signed under the base of the sculpture Diameter: 8cm Height: 10.5 cm Presented in its original box Excellent condition We can provide shipping quote and service under demand Yayoi KUSAMA (1929-) Dots Obsession (Pumpkin yellow) Une sculpture en citrouille faite en résine Signée sous la base de la sculpture Diamètre : 8 cm Hauteur : 10.5 cm Présentée dans sa boité écrin d'origine Excellent état Sur simple demande, nous pouvons fournir un devis d'expédition et vous envoyer vos acquisitions de façon sécurisée.
TGP Auction
Dec. 03, 2023
草間彌生 Yayoi KUSAMA (Japanese, b. 1929)
Est: NT$80,000 - NT$160,000
迷戀圓點 Dots Obsession 簽名背後：Y.Kusama, titled DOTS OBSESSION 120/300 2011 Signed on the reverse y.Kusama, titled Dots Obsession, numbered 120/300 and dated 2011
Ravenel
Dec. 03, 2023
草間彌生 Yayoi KUSAMA (Japanese, b. 1929)
Est: NT$1,600,000 - NT$2,000,000
思考的南瓜 Thinking Pumpkin 簽名下方 Yayoi KUSAMA Thinking Pumpkin 1993 16/120 Signed lower Yayoi KUSAMA, titled 考えるかぼちゃ in Japanese, numbered 16/120 and dated 1993
Ravenel
Dec. 03, 2023
草間彌生 Yayoi KUSAMA (Japanese, b. 1929)
Est: NT$850,000 - NT$1,000,000
花 Flowers 簽名下方 Yayoi Kusama FLOWERS 2002 H.C Signed lower Yayoi Kusama, titled FlOWERS, numbered H.C. and dated 2002
Ravenel
Dec. 03, 2023
草間彌生 Yayoi KUSAMA (Japanese, b. 1929)
Est: NT$550,000 - NT$1,000,000
揚子江 The Yangtze River 簽名下方: 21/100 揚子江 1990 Yayoi KUSAMA Signed lower Yayoi KUSAMA, titled The Yangtze River, numbered 21/100 amd dated 1990
Ravenel
Dec. 03, 2023
草間彌生 Yayoi KUSAMA (Japanese, b. 1929)
Est: NT$420,000 - NT$600,000
花 Flowers 簽名下方: 66/100 Flowers 1985 Yayoi KUSAMA Signed lower Yayoi KUSAMA, titled Flowers, numbered 66/100 amd dated 1985
Ravenel
Nov. 27, 2023
YAYOI KUSAMA (né en 1929)
Est: €600 - €800
Yayoi Kusama, Pumpkin,2015 Dimensions : 10 × 8 × 8 cm Technique : sculpture en résine, peinte La signature est en dessous via un copyright du studio Yayoi Kusama. L'oeuvre est fournie avec sa boite originale. Edition collector de l'artiste
Absolute Auction
Nov. 26, 2023
YAYOI KUSAMA (né en 1929)
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Œuvre originale en provenance d'un musée national japonais, exposition “STARS : six contemporary artist from Japan to the World”, avec boîte d'origine et descriptif papier. Dimensions : 26 * 21 * 2 cm De la dernière série de peintures de Yayoi Kusama "Mon âme éternelle", ici titré "Des hordes de femmes attendent l'amour, mais les hommes partent toujours." Porcelaine avec un blanc pur doux et une belle translucidité.
Absolute Auction
Nov. 26, 2023
YAYOI KUSAMA (né en 1929)
Est: €600 - €800
Yayoi Kusama, Pumpkin,2015 Dimensions : 10 × 8 × 8 cm Technique : sculpture en résine, peinte La signature est en dessous via un copyright du studio Yayoi Kusama. L'oeuvre est fournie avec sa boite originale. Edition collector de l'artiste
Absolute Auction
Nov. 26, 2023
YAYOI KUSAMA (né en 1929)
Est: €600 - €800
Yayoi Kusama, Pumpkin,2015 Dimensions : 10 × 8 × 8 cm Technique : sculpture en résine, peinte La signature est en dessous via un copyright du studio Yayoi Kusama. L'oeuvre est fournie avec sa boite originale. Edition collector de l'artiste
Absolute Auction
Nov. 26, 2023
YAYOI KUSAMA (né en 1929)
Est: €900 - €1,200
SCULPTURE CITROUILLE NAOSHIMA PAR YAYOI KUSAMA Sculpture créée avec de la résine de haute qualité estampillée sous sa base avec le droit d'auteur (Copyright) de Yayoi Kusama. Dans sa boîte d'origine verte Neuve - jamais ouverte 14 x 14 cm
Absolute Auction
Nov. 26, 2023
Yayoi Kusama - Pumpkin red, Circa 2000
Est: €600 - €800
Citrouille rouge Sculpture en résine peinte Vendu avec sa boite d'origine Dimensions : 9.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm Provenance : collection privée japon Une édition originale et autorisée par l'artiste
Absolute Auction
Nov. 26, 2023
Yayoi Kusama - Pumpkin yellow, Circa 2000
Est: €600 - €800
Citrouille jaune Sculpture en résine peinte Vendu avec sa boite d'origine Dimensions : 9.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm Provenance : collection privée japon Une édition originale et autorisée par l'artiste
Absolute Auction
Nov. 23, 2023
Yayoi Kusama, Pumpkins, 2016;
Est: £800 - £1,200
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese b.1929- Pumpkins, 2016; two painted cast resins with original boxes as issued, published by Benesse Holdings, Inc., Naoshima, Japan, produced by Kusama Studio, Japan, each overall 9.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm, (boxed) (2)
Roseberys
Nov. 23, 2023
Yayoi Kusama, Pumpkins, 2016;
Est: £800 - £1,200
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese b.1929- Pumpkins, 2016; two painted cast resins with original boxes as issued, published by Benesse Holdings, Inc., Naoshima, Japan, produced by Kusama Studio, Japan, each overall 9.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm, (boxed) (2)
Roseberys
Nov. 23, 2023
Yayoi Kusama, La Grande Dame, Veuve Clicquot collaboration Champagne and display box, 2012;
Est: £300 - £500
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese b.1929- La Grande Dame, Veuve Clicquot collaboration Champagne and display box, 2012; 2012 vintage Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut, 750ml, from the edition of 1000, printed signature to display box, box: 34 x 16 x 11.5 cm, bottle: 30.5 cm high, (multiple) Note: together with original Selfridges & Co gift box.
Roseberys
Nov. 23, 2023
Yayoi Kusama, "Tsumari in bloom" Wrapping cloth, 2018;
Est: £300 - £500
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese b. 1929- "Tsumari in bloom" Wrapping cloth, 2018; print on polyester, from un unnumbered edition, size: 104 x 104 cm, (unframed) Note: this work was designed by Yayoi Kusama representing the homonymous sculpture created by the artist and was released at the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale.
Roseberys
Nov. 23, 2023
Kusama, Yayoi (b.1929). (Pumpkin).
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
Kusama, Yayoi (b.1929). (Pumpkin). Painted resin sculpture, 3x3x2.8 cm., signed "Kusama", made as performance object in Venice Biennale, 1993. = A gift from the artist. This lot is subject to 4% resale royalties ('droit de suite') over the total amount of hammerprice and buyer's premium. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE XLV.
Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
Nov. 18, 2023
Yayoi Kusama (née en 1929)
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Yayoi Kusama (née en 1929) Assiette Les femmes attendent l'amour, mais les hommes s'éloignent toujours Porcelaine Yayoi Kusama signé à l'impression sous la base Provenance: musée national JAPON, exposition “STARS : six contemporary artist from Japan to the World” Dans sa boîte d'origine Dimensions: L: 20 L: 26 cm
Lux Auction
Nov. 16, 2023
YAYOI KUSAMA Two Pumpkins.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
YAYOI KUSAMA Two Pumpkins. Two cast resin sculptures, 2013. Both 102x89 mm; 4x3 1/2 inches. Both with the artist's ink stamp on the base. Published by Benesse Holdings, Inc., Naoshima, Japan. Both with the original paper covered boxes.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 16, 2023
YAYOI KUSAMA, PAIR OF WORKS (PUMPKINS), SCREENPRINT ON TEXTILE (2), PRINTED SIGNATURE ON EACH, 33 X 88CM (EACH), FRAME SIZE: 34.5 X...
Est: $500 - $700
YAYOI KUSAMA, PAIR OF WORKS (PUMPKINS), SCREENPRINT ON TEXTILE (2), PRINTED SIGNATURE ON EACH, 33 X 88CM (EACH), FRAME SIZE: 34.5 X 89.5CM (EACH)
Leonard Joel
Nov. 14, 2023
YAYOI KUSAMA (Matsumoto, Japan, 1929). “Red and white pumpkin.” Painted cast resin. Open edition. Includes original box from the artist. Printed in the lower area.
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
YAYOI KUSAMA (Matsumoto, Japan, 1929). "Red and white pumpkin". Painted cast resin. Open edition. Includes original artist's box. Stamped on the lower part. Size: 9 x 14 x 14 cm; 17 x 17 x 17 x 11 cm (box). Red gourd sculpture representing the work of Yayoi Kusama. The piece is only available in Naoshima. This is a faithful reproduction of the red pumpkin at Miyaura Port in Naoshima. Included in an exclusive original box. These gourd sculptures represent the optical patterns of brightly coloured polka dots for which Yayoi Kusama is perhaps best known. Kusama first used the gourd design at the 1993 Venice Biennale for the Japanese pavilion and it has since appeared in several iterations, often created in concert with several of her other practices, such as her soft phallic sculptures and her installations of monstrous flora. Yayoi Kusama is an artist and writer who, throughout her artistic career, has experimented with and developed a variety of artistic techniques including painting, collage, sculpture and performance and installations, most of which exhibit her thematic interest in psychedelia. Kusama is a forerunner of the pop art, minimalism and feminist art movements and influenced artists contemporary to her such as Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg. Born in Matsumoto (Nagano) to an upper middle-class family of seed merchants, Kusama began to develop an interest in art from an early age, which led her to study Nihonga (Japanese-style paintings) in Kyoto in 1948. Frustrated with this Japanese style, she became interested in American and European avant-garde, mounting several solo exhibitions of her paintings in Matsumoto and Tokyo during the 1950s. In 1957 she moved to the United States, settling in New York City where she produced a series of paintings influenced by Abstract Expressionism. Kusama switched to sculpture and installation as her primary media and became a fixture of the New York avant-garde with her works exhibited alongside Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg and George Segal in the early 1960s when the artist became associated with the Pop Art movement. Embracing the rise of the hippie counterculture of the late 1960s, Kusama came to public attention when she organised a series of happenings in which nude participants were painted with brightly coloured polka dots. She returned to Japan permanently in 1973, where she has lived ever since in a psychiatric hospital, committed of her own free will. Throughout her career, Kusama has received major awards both in Japan and abroad, including the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2003 and the Japanese Praemium Imperiale in 2006 in the category of painting. The artist has become particularly well known for her installations with mirrors, red balloons, toys and other objects, in the midst of which she placed herself on stage. Her works of recent years are paintings on cardboard in an ingenuist style. Among the most recent exhibitions devoted to her work is the complete retrospective devoted to her by the M.N.C.A. Reina Sofía, in collaboration with the Tate Modern in London, in 2011, which subsequently travelled to the same Tate, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris and the Whitney Museum in New York. Kusama is currently represented at MoMA in New York, the Fukuoka Art Museum, the National Gallery of Modern Art in Tokyo, the Haus der Kunst in Munich, the Art Institute of Chicago and many other museums and art centres around the world.
Setdart Auction House
Nov. 12, 2023
YAYOI KUSAMA (né en 1929)
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Œuvre originale en provenance d'un musée national japonais, exposition “STARS : six contemporary artist from Japan to the World”, avec boîte d'origine et descriptif papier. Dimensions : 26 * 21 * 2 cm De la dernière série de peintures de Yayoi Kusama "Mon âme éternelle", ici titré "Des hordes de femmes attendent l'amour, mais les hommes partent toujours." Porcelaine avec un blanc pur doux et une belle translucidité.
Absolute Auction