Harold Yates (1916–2000)
Harold Yates is a British artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $141. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Harold Yates sold in 2026 for $1,917, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Harold Yates on OpeningBid →What is a Harold Yates work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Yates work is $141.
The median Harold Yates work on paper sells for $276 across 10 lots.
The median Harold Yates painting sells for $116 across 14 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 | 15 | $116‡ | $510‡ | 93.3% | 2019-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $276‡ | $5,883 | 62.5% | 2026-01-10 |
‡ 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) | 12 | $70–$158‡ | $113‡ | $452 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $104–$757‡ | $441‡ | $5,883 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $5,883 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,502 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $510‡ |
| Paintings | 2005 | $452 |
‡ 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 Harold Yates worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Yates work is $141. The median Harold Yates work on paper sells for $276 across 10 lots. The median Harold Yates painting sells for $116 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Harold Yates work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Yates work on paper is $276. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harold Yates's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Yates work on paper is $5,883.
What is the average price of a Harold Yates painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Yates painting is $116. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harold Yates's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Yates painting is $510. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Harold Yates painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Harold Yates painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harold Yates's auction record?
Harold Yates's auction record is $5,883, set in 2006.
See the full Harold Yates record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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