Ira Yeager (1938–2022)
What is Ira Yeager’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Ira Yeager at 8 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,655 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,080–$7,950, n=15). The auction record is $17,920 for Voglio Piuttosto un Cavallo (2024, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voglio Piuttosto un Cavallo, 1938 | Painting | $17,920 | Bonhams | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Portrait of a Native American man with a black bird | Oil on canvas | $16,510 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | Bison Bison Americanus | Mixed media on canvas | $13,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Chief | Mixed media on canvas | $12,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Profile of an Indian | Oil on canvas | $10,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Indian, 2001 | Mixed media on canvas | $9,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (Lion), 1938 | Painting | $8,287 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Lion | Oil on canvas | $6,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | La Maison de Guyenne et de Gascogone, 1938 | Painting | $6,400 | Bonhams | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Landscape | Oil on canvas | $6,400 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $4,655 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $4,950 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,125 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Ira Yeager is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $4,456. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ira Yeager sold in 2026 for $5,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ira Yeager work is $4,456.
The median Ira Yeager painting sells for $4,456 across 28 lots.
The median Ira Yeager print sells for $12,500 across 2 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Ira Yeager paintings typically sell for $2,845–$6,475 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $12,500 | $13,000 | — | 2025-09-18 |
| Paintings | 30 | $4,456† | $17,920 | 93.3% | 2026-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ira Yeager's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $12,500. Paintings (30 lots) median $4,456, record $17,920.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,640–$4,687 | $3,125 | $5,376 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $2,845–$6,475† | $4,802† | $17,920 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $17,920 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $16,510 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $13,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $12,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ira Yeager worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ira Yeager work is $4,456. The median Ira Yeager painting sells for $4,456 across 28 lots. The median Ira Yeager print sells for $12,500 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ira Yeager paintings typically sell for $2,845–$6,475 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ira Yeager painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ira Yeager painting is $4,456. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ira Yeager's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ira Yeager painting is $17,920.
What is the average price of a large Ira Yeager painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ira Yeager painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ira Yeager's auction record?
Ira Yeager's auction record is $17,920, set in 2024.
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