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# Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi (1928–1985)

## What is Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi at 6 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,730 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,730–$4,420, n=6). The auction record is $59,502 for Mirage (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mirage, 1982 | Oil on linen | $59,502 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | The Battle of Marrakesh | Oil on canvas | $56,375 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on linen), 1980 | Painting | $43,529 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on linen), 1980 | Oil on linen | $41,078 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (Dedicated to RBH) | Oil on canvas | $20,839 | Sotheby's | Apr 2017 |
| 6 | Composition, 1962 | Huile sur toile | $14,924 | Ader | Mar 2020 |
| 7 | Woman's Sacrifice, 1984 | Oil on foam board | $13,865 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on card), 1929 | Oil | $7,749 | Bonhams | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Abstract Figure in Green, 1929 | Mixed media | $4,649 | Bonhams | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | Moroccan Honeymoon, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $3,730 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $14,394 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $10,807 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi is a Moroccan artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $13,865. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi sold in 2024 for $59,873, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi work is $13,865.

The median Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi painting sells for $14,394 across 14 lots.

The median Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi work on paper sells for $1,626 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $14,394‡ | $59,873 | 70% | 2025-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,626 | $1,626 | — | 2026-07-02 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $4,649–$14,924‡ | $11,478‡ | $56,375 |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $59,873 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $59,502 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,626 |

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 Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi work is $13,865. The median Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi painting sells for $14,394 across 14 lots. The median Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi work on paper sells for $1,626 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi painting is $14,394. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi painting is $59,873.

### What is Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi's auction record?

Ahmed ben Driss el Yacoubi's auction record is $59,873, set in 2024.

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

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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.