Manoucher Yektai (1922–2019)
What is Manoucher Yektai’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Manoucher Yektai at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $93,891 including buyer’s premium (middle half $69,144–$117,475, n=11). The auction record is $230,096 for Portrait of Iris Clert (2015, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Iris Clert, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $230,096 | Bonhams | Oct 2015 |
| 2 | Fruit Bowl 11, 1959 | Oil paint | $213,509 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Portrait of Robert Monroe, 1962 | Oil paint | $209,000 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1961 | Huile sur toile | $203,477 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1948 | Oil on canvas | $201,600 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1961 | Huile sur toile | $183,330 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1970 | Oil paint | $173,000 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1984 | Oil paint | $171,096 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1964 | Oil paint | $161,000 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1948 | Oil on canvas | $152,400 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $137,000 |
| Paintings | 65 | $62,500 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $18,881 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $137,342 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $71,928 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $27,500 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Manoucher Yektai is an American artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $63,520. 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 Manoucher Yektai sold in 2026 for $76,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manoucher Yektai work is $63,520.
The median Manoucher Yektai painting sells for $66,645 across 72 lots.
The median Manoucher Yektai work on paper sells for $20,691 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Manoucher Yektai paintings typically sell for $46,162–$109,477 (the middle half of 38 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 | 74 | $66,645†‡ | $213,509 | 97.3% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $20,691 | $81,900 | 85.7% | 2023-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $137,250‡ | $230,096 | — | 2026-07-01 |
† 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) | 13 | $20,671–$47,880 | $27,500 | $120,650 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $46,162–$109,477†‡ | $70,614†‡ | $213,509 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $111,947–$172,165‡ | $150,380‡ | $209,000 |
† 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 | 2019 | $213,509 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $209,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $81,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $37,886 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Manoucher Yektai worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manoucher Yektai work is $63,520. The median Manoucher Yektai painting sells for $66,645 across 72 lots. The median Manoucher Yektai work on paper sells for $20,691 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Manoucher Yektai paintings typically sell for $46,162–$109,477 (the middle half of 38 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 Manoucher Yektai painting?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manoucher Yektai painting is $66,645. 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 Manoucher Yektai's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Manoucher Yektai painting is $213,509.
What is the average price of a medium Manoucher Yektai painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Manoucher Yektai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $70,614, 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 large Manoucher Yektai painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Manoucher Yektai painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $150,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Manoucher Yektai's auction record?
Manoucher Yektai's auction record is $230,096, set in 2015.
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