Minoru Niizuma Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Minoru Niizuma Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 07, 2024
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998), CASTLE OF EYE CUBE
Est: $300 - $400
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998) CASTLE OF EYE CUBE patinated bronze stamped marks 'AP' and incised mark Estimate: $300—400 CAD
Waddington's
Oct. 08, 2024
MINORU NIIZUMA, JAPANESE 1930-1998, GATE, Black granite, 27 x 14 1/2 x 12 in. (68.6 x 36.8 x 30.5 cm.), Pedestal: 32 1/2 x 15 x 15 in. (82.6 x 38.1 x 38.1 cm.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
MINORU NIIZUMA JAPANESE, 1930-1998 GATE Black granite Rough and polished surface, the lower section with artist's incised 'K' mark, above a rectangular granite pedestal (2)
Potomack Company
Jul. 25, 2024
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930-1998) Castle of the Eye1972patinated bronze, signed and numbered '8/10'height 15 1/4in (38.7cm); width 4 3/4in (12cm); depth 4 3/4in (12cm)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930-1998) Castle of the Eye 1972 patinated bronze, signed and numbered '8/10' height 15 1/4in (38.7cm); width 4 3/4in (12cm); depth 4 3/4in (12cm)
Bonhams
Jun. 19, 2024
Minorou Niizuma 1930–1998
Est: CHF4,000 - CHF6,000
Minorou Niizuma 1930–1998 White Target, 1973 Marmor 60 x 50 x 50 cm
Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer
May. 02, 2024
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930 - 1998, JAPANESE) Floating Cube.
Est: $700 - $900
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930 - 1998, JAPANESE) Floating Cube. Soap stone mounted with metal rod on an imperial red granite plynth, 1974. Incised with artist's mark and dated, 74. 127x127x127 mm; 5x5x5 inches (excluding base). Provenance: The Eugene J Prakapas and Dorothy Prakapas Collection, inventory number 47607. Sold on behalf of The Eugene J Prakapas and Dorothy Prakapas Collection in memory of Thomas C. Mendenhall, to benefit a scholarship fund at Yale University.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 02, 2024
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930 - 1998, JAPANESE) Castle of Eye Cube.
Est: $700 - $900
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930 - 1998, JAPANESE) Castle of Eye Cube. bronze with polished/green patina on an imperial red granite plynth, from an edition of ten. Incised with artist's mark and stamped, 3/10. 502x82x82 mm; 6x3¼x3¼ inches (excluding base). Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, 1974; The Eugene J Prakapas and Dorothy Prakapas Collection, inventory number 47605. Sold on behalf of The Eugene J Prakapas and Dorothy Prakapas Collection in memory of Thomas C. Mendenhall, to benefit a scholarship fund at Yale University.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 02, 2024
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930 - 1998, JAPANESE) Untitled.
Est: $700 - $900
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930 - 1998, JAPANESE) Untitled. Marble mounted on stone base with metal rod, c. 1970. 140x50x64 mm; 5½x2x2¼ inches (excluding base). Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in 1974; The Eugene J Prakapas and Dorothy Prakapas Collection, inventory number 47600. Sold on behalf of The Eugene J Prakapas and Dorothy Prakapas Collection in memory of Thomas C. Mendenhall, to benefit a scholarship fund at Yale University.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 02, 2024
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930 - 1998, JAPANESE) Untitled.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930 - 1998, JAPANESE) Untitled. Danby imperial white marble mounted with a metal rod on a wood and steel base, 1968. Incised with artist's mark and dated, 68. 565x152x160 mm; 22¼x6x6¼ inches. 864 mm; 34 inch high (base). Provenance: The Eugene J Prakapas and Dorothy Prakapas Collection, Inventory number 47599. Sold on behalf of The Eugene J Prakapas and Dorothy Prakapas Collection in memory of Thomas C. Mendenhall, to benefit a scholarship fund at Yale University.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 05, 2023
Love/ Work
Est: ¥150,000 - ¥200,000
each with incised monogram and date, 'Love' with incised signature and title, incised A.P. ('Love')
Mallet Auction
Apr. 28, 2023
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese 1930-1998) White Castle II, 1973
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese 1930-1998) White Castle II, 1973 ordinario marble (52cm high, 15cm wide, 15cm deep (20 1/2in high, 6in wide, 6in deep)) Provenance Gimpel Fils, London. Exhibited Gimpel Fils, London, Sculptures, Reliefs and Drawings, 8 June - 9 August 1989, no. 35, illustrated; Gimpel Fils, London, Collector’s Choice II, 8 March - 29 April 2017.
Lyon & Turnbull
Apr. 19, 2023
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998) Castle of the Eye, 1974
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998) Castle of the Eye, 1974 bronze incised Ni in Japanese and 10/10 15 1/8 x 4 5/8 x 4 5/8 inches. Provenance: Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Gallery, New York Private Collection, New York
Hindman
Mar. 29, 2023
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930–1998) Untitled1969marble, incised with artist's mark and datedheight 10 3/4in (27.3cm); width 10 3/4in (27.3cm); depth 10 3/4in (27.3cm)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
MINORU NIIZUMA (1930–1998) Untitled 1969 marble, incised with artist's mark and dated height 10 3/4in (27.3cm); width 10 3/4in (27.3cm); depth 10 3/4in (27.3cm)
Bonhams
Jan. 15, 2022
ABSTRACT BIRD DRAWING BY MINORU NIIZUMA JAPAN 1981
Est: $100 - $150
Abstract Drawing And Calligraphy By Minoru Niizuma, Small Informalist Artwork Dated 1981, Framed And Signed Art, Contemporary Art From Japan, (Japanese American, 1930 to 1998) watercolor and ink painting on paper, depicting an minimalist naive CROWNED BIRD figure, 1981. Signed lower left. Dated lower right. Niizuma studied at the Tokyo University of Arts before moving to New York City. After establishing himself as a prominent sculptor in New York and attending several stone symposiums, Niizuma organized several himself in Japan. Niizuma organized the Iwate Symposium for several years, inviting many sculptors to complete works in Iwate, Japan. Several of Niizuma's sculptures are viewable in United States, mainly on the East Coast. From 1972 through 1984, he was adjunct professor at Columbia University. While museums like the Guggenheim, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Smithsonian all have acquired Niizuma sculptures in their permanent collection, they do not always display them. There are however, several pieces that can be seen in sculpture gardens, institutions, or campuses around the country. There is a museum and sculpture garden dedicated Minoru Niizuma's works at the Sekigahara Seisakusho Company in Sekigahara, Japan.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 18, 2021
JAPANESE WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY MINORU NIIZUMA
Est: $100 - $150
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, American, 1930-1998) watercolor painting on paper, depicting an abstract modernistic brown figurine, 1980. Signed lower left. Dated lower right. Framed.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 14, 2021
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998) Castle of the Eye, 1974
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998) Castle of the Eye, 1974 bronze numbered 3/10 12 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Deaccessioned from the Boca Raton Museum of Art to benefit the Acquisitions Fund Provenance: Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Ltd., New York
Hindman
Dec. 14, 2021
Minoru Niizuma Japanese, 1930-1998 Untitled, 1975
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Minoru Niizuma Japanese, 1930-1998 Untitled, 1975 Signed and dated 75 Marble on a wood and metal pedestal Height of marble 31 1/8 inches (79 cm); height of base 34 3/16 inches (86.8 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 13, 2021
PAIR JAPANESE ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS PAPER
Est: $100 - $150
A pair of abstract watercolor paintings on paper. First: miniature abstract composition in blue, green, pink and grey colors. Second: Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, American, 1930-1998) watercolor painting on paper, depicting an abstract figurine, 1981; dated lower left, signed lower right and in Hieroglyphs upper left. Both framed.
Antique Arena Inc
Sep. 25, 2021
JAPANESE WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY MINORU NIIZUMA
Est: $100 - $150
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, American, 1930-1998) watercolor painting on paper, depicting an abstract modernistic brown figurine, 1980. Signed lower left. Dated lower right. Framed.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 26, 2021
PAIR JAPANESE ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS PAPER
Est: $100 - $150
A pair of abstract watercolor paintings on paper. First: miniature abstract composition in blue, green, pink and grey colors. Second: Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, American, 1930-1998) watercolor painting on paper, depicting an abstract figurine, 1981; dated lower left, signed lower right and in Hieroglyphs upper left. Both framed.
Antique Arena Inc
Apr. 11, 2021
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998), "Thunderstorm"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998) "Thunderstorm", 1973 cipollino (marmor carystium) marble marked and dated along lower edge, on a steel base. sculpture h. 54", w. 12", d. 12", stand h. 30" Provenance: Gimpel Weitzenhoffer Ltd., New York, New York, 1973; Estate of Carol A. Straus, Houston, Texas. Exhibited: Minoru Niizuma, Gimpel and Hanover Galerie, June 16-July 15, 1973; Contemporary Art from Japan: Ceramic, Painting, Sculpture, The Sarah Campbell Blaffer Gallery, University of Houston, Houston, Nov. 8-Dec. 15, 1996 Notes: The sculpture offered here is one of a series carved from stone from the Torano Quarries at Carrara, Italy in 1972/3.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Mar. 21, 2021
MINORU NIIZUMA (Japanese/Amer..1930-1998) SCULPT-
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Untitled (Vertical Form) h. 32 in. w. 14 in. d. 15 in. URE, Untitled, vertical form carved and polished marble. Signed and dated '72
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 11, 2021
Niizuma Minoru (1930-1998) Untitled incised with artist's signature and dat
Est: $700 - $900
Niizuma Minoru (1930-1998) Untitled incised with artist's signature and date "Ni 77" (left edge) marble 18¹/4 x 18 x 7 in. (47.6 x 45.8 x 17.8 cm.) Executed in 1977.
Christie's
Mar. 22, 2020
MINORU NIIZUMA (JAPANESE 1930-1998)
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
MINORU NIIZUMA (JAPANESE 1930-1998) Stone Flower, 1974 granite atop stone and wooden bases height not including bases: 48 cm (18 7/8 in.) initialed and dated along lower edge PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist, 1973 Thence by descent
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Feb. 22, 2020
MINORU NIIZUMA ABSTRACT BRONZE FIGURE SIGNED
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Minoru Niizuma (New York/Japan, 1930-1998) An abstract bronze figure kneeling on a pillow form marble base. Signed and dated 1975 All raised on laminated wood plinth base.
Kamelot Auctions
May. 23, 2017
Minoru Niizuma "Pyramid" Golden Sienna marble,
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Minoru Niizuma "Pyramid" Golden Sienna marble, 1979. Signed with artist's monogram and dated on flat interior of one section. One measuring 28.625"H x 11.5"W x 12.5"D; Other measuring 28.375"H x 10.375"W x 12.75"W. PROVENANCE: Corporate Collection, Dallas, TX. Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998).
Dallas Auction Gallery
Mar. 02, 2017
MINORU NIIZUMA | Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
granite
Sotheby's
Nov. 10, 2015
Minoru Niizuma Japanese, 1930-1998 Untitled, 1972
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Minoru Niizuma Japanese, 1930-1998 Untitled, 1972 Signed with artist's mark and dated 72 Carved stone in two parts on wood and metal pedestal Height 62 inches (157.48 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 18, 2014
Minoru Niizuma Japanese, 1930-1998 Untitled, 1966
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Minoru Niizuma Japanese, 1930-1998 Untitled, 1966 Incised with artist's device and dated 66 Marble, with wood and mixed metal pedestal and base Height of stone 12 x 12 x 6 inches, height overall 52 1/2 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 11, 2014
Minoru Niizuma Japanese, 1930-1998 Untitled, Nest, 1979 Signed with artist's mark and dated 79 Black...
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Minoru Niizuma Japanese, 1930-1998 Untitled, Nest, 1979 Signed with artist's mark and dated 79 Black marble Height 14 1/2 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 11, 2013
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998) >Untitled (Lady by the stairs) <br>signed with initials and dated 'MN 75' (along the lower edge) >marble <br>55 x 19Â½ x 14Â½ in. (139.7 x 49.6 x 36.8 cm.), excluding base >Executed in 1975. <br>
Christie's
Dec. 04, 2013
Minoru Niizuma Japanese/American, 1930-1998 Castle of the Eye, 1968
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Minoru Niizuma Japanese/American, 1930-1998 Castle of the Eye, 1968 Dated Feb. 68 and inscribed Thank You/Mr. & Mrs. T. Messer, numbered 8/8 on base Bronze with green and natural patina Height 11 3/4 inches C Property from the Thomas M. Messer Collection
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 23, 2013
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998)
Est: -
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998) Untitled signed with initials and dated 'MN 77' (along the lower edge) marble 24 x 28 x 12½ in. (61 x 71.1 x 31.8 cm.), excluding base Executed in 1977.
Christie's
Jul. 23, 2013
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998)
Est: -
Minoru Niizuma (Japanese, 1930-1998) Untitled (Lady by the stairs) signed with initials and dated 'MN 75' (along the lower edge) marble 55 x 19½ x 14½ in. (139.7 x 49.6 x 36.8 cm.), excluding base Executed in 1975.
Christie's
Jan. 08, 2013
Minoru Niizuma (JAPANESE, 1930-1998)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Minoru Niizuma (JAPANESE, 1930-1998) Untitled signed and dated 'Ni 72' (on the backside) marble 26¾ x 11¼ x 8 in. (68 x 28.6 x 20.3 cm.) Executed in 1972.
Christie's
Apr. 26, 2012
Minoru Niizuma 1930-1998 Castle of the Eye
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Minoru Niizuma 1930-1998 Castle of the Eye
Wright
Apr. 26, 2012
Minoru Niizuma 1930-1998 Castle of the Eye
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Minoru Niizuma 1930-1998 Castle of the Eye
Wright
Nov. 10, 2010
Minoru Niizuma Japanese/American, 1930-1998 Untitled (Vertical Form), 1964
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Minoru Niizuma Japanese/American, 1930-1998 Untitled (Vertical Form), 1964 Signed and dated at the bottom edge White marble on a black marble plinth, with a steel base Height 41 inches (104.1 cm), overall height 73 inches (185.4 cm)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 12, 2009
A GRANITE SCULPTURE, ATTRIBUTED TO MINORU NIIZUMA
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Untitled. (Japanese, 1930-1999.)
Nye & Company
Nov. 12, 2008
Minoru Niizuma Japanese, 1930-1998 Spiral, 1970
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Minoru Niizuma Japanese, 1930-1998 Spiral, 1970 Signed and dated '70 on the lower edge White marble on a black marble base Height excluding base 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm)
Doyle New York
May. 24, 2005
Minoru Niizuma
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Japanese, 1930-1998 THE NEST Signed with the Japanese character Ni and dated 69 on marble White marble; on artist's wooden pedestal and steel base Height of marble 14 inches, width 11 inches, depth 8 3/4 inches (35.5 x 28 x 22.2 cm.) Steel base 15 x 20 7/8 (38.1 x 53.2 cm.) Total height 51 inches (129.5 cm.) Provenance: Acquired from the artist in 1969 Born in Japan, Minoru Niizuma came to New York in 1959, where he befriended fellow sculptor Isamu Noguchi and taught at The Brooklyn Museum Art School and Columbia University. His forms are often inspired by Japanese folk art and ritual vessels. Niizuma's sculptures are in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, as well as The National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, among others. good condition
Doyle New York
May. 06, 2004
Minoru Niizuma
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Japanese 1930-1998 UNTITLED (Candles) Black mrble Height 5 inches, width 13 7/8 inches, greatest depth 4 inches (12.7 x 35.3 x 10.1 cm.) Provenance: Acquired from the artist in the late 1960s
Doyle New York
May. 06, 2004
Minoru Niizuma
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Japanese, 1930-1998 THE NEST Signed with the Japanese character Ni and dated 69 on marble White marble; on artist's wooden pedestal and steel base Height of marble 14 inches, width 11 inches, depth 8 3/4 inches (35.5 x 28 x 22.2 cm.) Steel base 15 x 20 7/8 (38.1 x 53.2 cm.) Total height 51 inches (129.5 cm.) Provenance: Acquired from the artist in 1969 Born in Japan, Minoru Niizuma came to New York in 1959, where he befriended fellow sculptor Isamu Noguchi and taught at The Brooklyn Museum Art School and Columbia University. His forms are often inspired by Japanese folk art and ritual vessels. Niizuma's sculptures are in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, as well as The National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, among others.
Doyle New York
May. 06, 2004
Minoru Niizuma
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Japanese, 1930-1998 UMA (Unicorn) Signed with the Japanese character Ni and dated 66 on the marble Black marble; on artist's wooden pedestal and steel base Height of marble 10 3/4 inches, width 16 inches, greatest depth 4 inches (27.3 x 40.6 x 10.1 cm.) Steel base 10 x 10 inches (25.4 x 25.4 cm.) Total height 54 3/4 inches (139.1 cm.) Provenance: Acquired from the artist in the 1960s
Doyle New York
Sep. 16, 2003
Niizuma Minoru (1930-1998)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Niizuma Minoru (1930-1998) Lightning Signed Ni and dated 67 on side Red marble 70 x 13 x 6in. (177.8 x 33 x 15.2cm.)
Christie's