Emily Young (b. 1951)
What is Emily Young’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Emily Young at 10 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $87,886 including buyer’s premium (middle half $46,438–$118,496, n=12). The auction record is $596,992 for Time Boy (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time Boy, 2011 | Speleothem onyx | $596,992 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Cautha, 2012 | Clastic Onyx | $453,439 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Heraclitus, 2012 | Clastic onyx | $325,930 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | The One Who Is, 2025 | Basalt | $250,705 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Poet Warrior, 1951 | Purbeck freestone | $177,285 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Helios, 1951 | Giallo di Siena marble | $173,154 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Purbeck Freestone Head, 2008 | Purbeck Freestone, on a steel plinth, unique | $170,004 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Purbeck Blue Angel, 2001 | Purbeck blue marble, on a black steel plinth, unique | $169,053 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Helios II, 2019 | Giallo di Siena marble, on a steel plinth, unique | $160,401 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Purbeck Blue Angel, 2000 | Purbeck blue marble, unique | $101,644 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 24 | $74,083 |
| Other | 5 | $58,877 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $99,156 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $67,093 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $41,121 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Emily Young is a British (modern) artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $54,451. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Emily Young sold in 2026 for $325,930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emily Young on OpeningBid →What is a Emily Young work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Young work is $54,451.
The median Emily Young sculpture sells for $65,045 across 31 lots.
The median Emily Young work on paper sells for $51 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $51‡ | $51‡ | — | 2024-07-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 33 | $65,045†‡ | $596,992 | 93.9% | 2026-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $175,220 | $596,992 | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $20,674–$48,211†‡ | $34,416†‡ | $98,433 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $55,611–$162,802 | $80,896 | $453,439 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $34,505–$172,129‡ | $90,114‡ | $596,992 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $596,992 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $453,439 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $51‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emily Young worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Young work is $54,451. The median Emily Young sculpture sells for $65,045 across 31 lots. The median Emily Young work on paper sells for $51 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Emily Young sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emily Young sculpture is $65,045. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Emily Young's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emily Young sculpture is $596,992.
What is the average price of a medium Emily Young sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emily Young sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $80,896, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Emily Young sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Emily Young sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $90,114, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emily Young's auction record?
Emily Young's auction record is $596,992, set in 2023.
See the full Emily Young record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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