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# Aaron Young (b. 1972)

## What is Aaron Young’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Aaron Young at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,433 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,880–$7,938, n=6). The auction record is $102,195 for Burnout (The 1% That Don't Fit and Don't Care) (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnout (The 1% That Don't Fit and Don't Care) | Oil, rubber and acrylic on aluminium, in three parts | $102,195 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | Untitled (Triptych) | Acrylic and burnt rubber on aluminum, in three parts | $62,580 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Arc Light (Moscow), 2008 | Acrylic paint | $58,418 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 4 | Arc-Light | Oil, rubber and acrylic on aluminium, in two parts | $57,850 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 5 | Untitled (Gold), 2007 | Acrylic, burnt rubber on aluminium in four parts | $57,666 | Phillips | Feb 2015 |
| 6 | 12 Square Meters, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $56,198 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 7 | Untitled (Triptych), 2010 | Burnt rubber, motor oil on gold-plated brass panel, in three parts | $55,987 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2011 | Burnt rubber and motor oil on 24k gold plated brass panels | $51,921 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Greeting Card 4b (4b4D, 4b3D, 4b2D, 4b1D), 2007 | Burnt rubber, acrylic on stained plywood, in 4 parts | $45,958 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | Greeting Card (Armory Diptych), 2007 | Acrylic paint | $41,156 | Phillips | Feb 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 33 | $17,500 |
| Paintings | 23 | $16,250 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $13,468 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $20,641 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $7,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Aaron Young is an American artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $15,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Aaron Young sold in 2022 for $18,782, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Aaron Young work worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aaron Young work is $15,000.

The median Aaron Young sculpture sells for $24,063 across 22 lots.

The median Aaron Young painting sells for $16,250 across 21 lots.

The median Aaron Young print sells for $5,655 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $5,655 | $12,200 | 40% | 2023-07-17 |
| Paintings | 23 | $16,250‡ | $102,195 | 91.3% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $500 | $500 | — | 2019-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 31 | $24,063 | $58,418 | 71% | 2025-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $60,499 | $102,195 | — | 2012-02-15 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Aaron Young's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $5,655 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $16,250, record $102,195. A typical Aaron Young painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $60,499.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $7,363–$36,193‡ | $26,192‡ | $102,195 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $11,723–$35,045 | $24,063 | $58,418 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $102,195 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $58,418 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $57,850 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $57,666 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $12,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $500 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Aaron Young worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aaron Young work is $15,000. The median Aaron Young sculpture sells for $24,063 across 22 lots. The median Aaron Young painting sells for $16,250 across 21 lots. The median Aaron Young print sells for $5,655 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Aaron Young sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aaron Young sculpture is $24,063.

### What is Aaron Young's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aaron Young sculpture is $58,418.

### What is the average price of a Aaron Young painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aaron Young painting is $16,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Aaron Young's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aaron Young painting is $102,195.

### What is the average price of a large Aaron Young sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Aaron Young sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $24,063, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Aaron Young painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Aaron Young painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $26,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Aaron Young's auction record?

Aaron Young's auction record is $102,195, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Aaron Young auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/aaron-young (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.