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# Fred Yates (1922–2008)

## What is Fred Yates’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 507 auction results for Fred Yates at 19 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,137 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,374–$6,050, n=41). The auction record is $16,163 for Polruan (2024, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polruan, 1922 | Board | $16,163 | Bonhams | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Happiness, 1922 | Painting | $15,010 | Bonhams | Jul 2024 |
| 3 | going to work at the mill | Oil on board | $13,093 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Fred Yates (1922-2008) Flowers against a blue background Signed Oil on canvas 89 x 116cm | Oil on canvas | $12,428 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | St Michael's Mount, 1922 | Oil on board | $12,372 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | 7 Bread Street, Penzance, 1922 | Oil paint | $11,981 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | You Can't Catch a Fairy on the Spot, Tal-y-Bont | Oil on board | $11,246 | Roseberys London | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | Cottage at Sennen | Oil on board | $10,703 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Flourishing Fantasy Garden, 1922 | Painting | $10,649 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | village square, cornwall | — | $10,601 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 30 | $3,950 |
| Paintings | 345 | $2,765 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $1,540 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $4,525 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 221 | $2,974 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 129 | $1,947 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 507 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fred Yates is a British (modern) artist with 603 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,486. 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 Fred Yates sold in 2026 for $5,833, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Fred Yates works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Fred Yates work worth?

Across 498 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Yates work is $2,486.

The median Fred Yates painting sells for $2,591 across 404 lots.

The median Fred Yates work on paper sells for $781 across 38 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Fred Yates paintings typically sell for $1,984–$4,595 (the middle half of 234 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Fred Yates paintings typically sell for $1,283–$2,774 (the middle half of 153 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 461 | $2,591†‡ | $15,010 | 87.6% | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $781†‡ | $2,591 | 80.9% | 2026-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $9,305†‡ | $16,163 | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 153 | $1,283–$2,774†‡ | $1,947†‡ | $7,273 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 234 | $1,984–$4,595†‡ | $3,043†‡ | $15,010 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $3,038–$4,995† | $4,430† | $11,246 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $146–$650†‡ | $331†‡ | $1,552 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $785–$1,855†‡ | $1,357†‡ | $2,591 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $15,010 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $12,372 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,591 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,479 |

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 Fred Yates worth?

Across 498 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Yates work is $2,486. The median Fred Yates painting sells for $2,591 across 404 lots. The median Fred Yates work on paper sells for $781 across 38 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fred Yates paintings typically sell for $1,984–$4,595 (the middle half of 234 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fred Yates paintings typically sell for $1,283–$2,774 (the middle half of 153 sold 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 Fred Yates painting?

Based on 404 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Yates painting is $2,591. 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 Fred Yates's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Yates painting is $15,010.

### What is the average price of a Fred Yates work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Yates work on paper is $781. 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 Fred Yates's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Yates work on paper is $2,591.

### What is the average price of a medium Fred Yates painting?

Based on 234 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fred Yates painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,043, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Fred Yates painting?

Based on 153 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fred Yates painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Fred Yates's auction record?

Fred Yates's auction record is $16,163, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fred Yates auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-yates (updated 2026-11-02).

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.