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# Jean-Pierre Yvaral (1934–2002)

## What is Jean-Pierre Yvaral’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Jean-Pierre Yvaral at 21 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,332 including buyer’s premium (middle half $820–$7,002, n=10). The auction record is $44,700 for Untitled (2015, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1965 | Gouache et collage sur papier marouflé sur panneau | $44,700 | Artcurial | Jun 2015 |
| 2 | Marilyn numérisée, 1990 | Signée en bas au centre "Yvaral" | $37,414 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Horizon polyèdrique, 1977 | Acrylique sur toile | $31,009 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | DIFFRACTION POLYCHROME B, 1971 | Acrylic on canvas | $27,032 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2017 |
| 5 | Instabilité, 1963 | Signée | $22,108 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | Structure cubique 4RG, 1974 | Acrylic on canvas | $21,067 | Tajan | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | Quadrature Carmin, 1972 | Acrylique sur toile | $20,488 | Artcurial | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | MONA LISA SYNTHETISEE, 1980 | Signée en bas au milieu | $18,508 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 9 | Structure Rayonnante BV, 1972 | Signée | $17,007 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | Vermeer numérisé, 1988 | Signée en bas au centre "Yvaral" | $17,007 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $11,483 |
| Paintings | 31 | $8,685 |
| Prints | 30 | $498 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $8,685 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,486 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $639 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean-Pierre Yvaral is a French artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,806. 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 Jean-Pierre Yvaral sold in 2026 for $13,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean-Pierre Yvaral work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Pierre Yvaral work is $4,806.

The median Jean-Pierre Yvaral print sells for $557 across 32 lots.

The median Jean-Pierre Yvaral painting sells for $8,556 across 38 lots.

The median Jean-Pierre Yvaral work on paper sells for $23,140 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Pierre Yvaral prints typically sell for $236–$660 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 45 | $557†‡ | $18,508 | 71.1% | 2026-02-25 |
| Paintings | 41 | $8,556†‡ | $31,009 | 92.7% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $23,140 | $44,700 | 50% | 2024-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,156 | $4,302 | — | 2025-10-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $31,009† | $44,700 | — | 2023-04-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jean-Pierre Yvaral's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $557 with 71.1% sell-through. Paintings (41 lots) median $8,556, record $31,009. A typical Jean-Pierre Yvaral painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $31,009.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $236–$660†‡ | $498†‡ | $2,755 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,987–$14,050†‡ | $8,427†‡ | $21,067 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $9,337–$23,605†‡ | $12,307†‡ | $27,672† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $44,700 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $31,009 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $27,672† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $18,508 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $6,257 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $4,302 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $2,156 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,580 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Jean-Pierre Yvaral worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Pierre Yvaral work is $4,806. The median Jean-Pierre Yvaral print sells for $557 across 32 lots. The median Jean-Pierre Yvaral painting sells for $8,556 across 38 lots. The median Jean-Pierre Yvaral work on paper sells for $23,140 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-Pierre Yvaral prints typically sell for $236–$660 (the middle half of 28 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 Jean-Pierre Yvaral print?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Pierre Yvaral print is $557. 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 Jean-Pierre Yvaral's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Pierre Yvaral print is $18,508.

### What is the average price of a Jean-Pierre Yvaral painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-Pierre Yvaral painting is $8,556. 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 Jean-Pierre Yvaral's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-Pierre Yvaral painting is $31,009.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean-Pierre Yvaral print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Pierre Yvaral print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $498, 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 medium Jean-Pierre Yvaral painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-Pierre Yvaral painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,427, 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 Jean-Pierre Yvaral's auction record?

Jean-Pierre Yvaral's auction record is $44,700, set in 2015.

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

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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.