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# Lisa Yuskavage (b. 1962)

## What is Lisa Yuskavage’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 130 auction results for Lisa Yuskavage at 12 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $100,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,250–$206,434, n=17). The auction record is $1,384,000 for Night (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Night, 1999-2000 | Oil paint | $1,384,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 2 | Studio, 2009 | Painting | $1,380,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Northview (Impressionist Jacket), 2000 | Painting | $1,106,900 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 4 | Couch, 2003 | Painting | $912,000 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 5 | Déjà Vu, 2017 | Oil on linen | $812,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | The Mound, 2011 | Oil paint | $666,750 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 7 | Wine and Cheese, 2017 | Oil paint | $482,600 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Bad Habits, 1996 | Painting | $482,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 9 | Sick Clown, 1999 | Oil paint | $441,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Big Agnes, 1994 | Oil on linen | $384,000 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $108,000 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $21,590 |
| Prints | 42 | $1,985 |
| Other | 5 | $1,512 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $441,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $12,322 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $3,528 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 130 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lisa Yuskavage is an American artist with 160 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $19,817. 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 Lisa Yuskavage sold in 2026 for $384,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Lisa Yuskavage work worth?

Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lisa Yuskavage work is $19,817.

The median Lisa Yuskavage print sells for $1,898 across 48 lots.

The median Lisa Yuskavage painting sells for $136,377 across 48 lots.

The median Lisa Yuskavage work on paper sells for $27,171 across 28 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Lisa Yuskavage prints typically sell for $826–$3,005 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Lisa Yuskavage paintings typically sell for $27,578–$98,625 (the middle half of 23 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 | 54 | $1,898† | $12,128 | 88.9% | 2026-02-02 |
| Paintings | 51 | $136,377 | $1.4M | 94.1% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $27,171‡ | $170,100 | 80% | 2025-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Photography | 4 | $2,222 | $2,540 | 75% | 2024-09-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $232,553 | $1.4M | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Lisa Yuskavage's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (54 lots) median $1,898 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $136,377, record $1,384,000. A typical Lisa Yuskavage painting sells for around 72× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $232,553.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $826–$3,005 | $1,170 | $12,128 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,521–$2,764† | $2,322† | $3,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $27,578–$98,625 | $50,400 | $237,106 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $121,500–$222,207 | $186,500 | $327,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $325,000–$812,800 | $482,500 | $1.4M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $12,545–$39,775 | $17,885 | $124,622 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $25,000–$37,800 | $33,020 | $170,100 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $1.4M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $170,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $153,552 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $100,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $12,128 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $9,296 |
| Photography | 2024 | $2,540 |

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 Lisa Yuskavage worth?

Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lisa Yuskavage work is $19,817. The median Lisa Yuskavage print sells for $1,898 across 48 lots. The median Lisa Yuskavage painting sells for $136,377 across 48 lots. The median Lisa Yuskavage work on paper sells for $27,171 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lisa Yuskavage prints typically sell for $826–$3,005 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Lisa Yuskavage paintings typically sell for $27,578–$98,625 (the middle half of 23 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 Lisa Yuskavage print?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lisa Yuskavage print is $1,898. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lisa Yuskavage's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lisa Yuskavage print is $12,128.

### What is the average price of a Lisa Yuskavage painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lisa Yuskavage painting is $136,377.

### What is Lisa Yuskavage's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lisa Yuskavage painting is $1,384,000.

### What is the average price of a Lisa Yuskavage work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lisa Yuskavage work on paper is $27,171. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lisa Yuskavage's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lisa Yuskavage work on paper is $170,100.

### What is the average price of a small Lisa Yuskavage print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lisa Yuskavage print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Lisa Yuskavage painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lisa Yuskavage painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $50,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Lisa Yuskavage's auction record?

Lisa Yuskavage's auction record is $1,384,000, set in 2007.

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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.