Catherine Yass (b. 1963)
What is Catherine Yass’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Catherine Yass at 9 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,530 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,491–$1,657, n=9). The auction record is $10,674 for Cinema: New Empire (2016, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cinema: New Empire, 2001 | Light box | $10,674 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 2 | Lock (opening) 1, 2006 | Ilfotrans transparency, light box | $8,125 | Phillips | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | Yang Pu East, 2006 | Colour photograph in lightbox | $6,737 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 4 | Invisible city: north-west, 1998 | Ilfochrome-Color photograph, mounted in illuminated object box | $5,922 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2012 |
| 5 | Portrait Sculpture, 1995 | Photographic transparency, light box (in 2 parts) | $5,120 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Metro: Kriskova, 2000 | Chrome | $3,048 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Bankside: South-West, 1996 | Photographic transparency and light box | $1,657 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Stall 70, 1996 | Photographic transparency and light box | $1,650 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wall/Al-Eizariya/gap, 2004 | Lifochrome transparency, lightbox | $1,955 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Stage, 1963 | Screenprint | $1,857 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $1,955 |
| Photographs | 9 | $1,650 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,737 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,590 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Catherine Yass is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,530. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Catherine Yass sold in 2026 for $1,955, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Catherine Yass on OpeningBid →What is a Catherine Yass work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Yass work is $1,530.
The median Catherine Yass print sells for $344 across 5 lots.
The median Catherine Yass photograph sells for $6,330 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 | 6 | $344 | $1,857 | 83.3% | 2026-05-03 |
| Photography | 6 | $6,330 | $8,125 | 66.7% | 2015-03-04 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $8,125 |
| Photography | 2013 | $6,737 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $1,857 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $602 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Catherine Yass worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Yass work is $1,530. The median Catherine Yass print sells for $344 across 5 lots. The median Catherine Yass photograph sells for $6,330 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Catherine Yass's auction record?
Catherine Yass's auction record is $10,674, set in 2016.
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